Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to significantly expand its fleet to approximately 70 aircraft, with the majority being Boeing 737 models. This expansion is intended to strengthen the carrier’s market presence from its main bases at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
ASL Airlines Australia has announced the leasing of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with delivery scheduled for late July 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 28595, will further support ASL’s expanding cargo operations in the Australasian region.
Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
Air Europa has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number 62522. This aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, enhancing the airline’s capacity and fuel efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption, aiming to commence scheduled services from Hong Kong to U.S. territories in the Pacific. The airline intends to begin operations to Saipan in winter 2025/26 using a Boeing 737-800, with future expansion to Guam planned for 2026 using a Boeing 737-9.
Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
StandardAero, a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been selected by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, to deliver comprehensive support for the PW127M engines powering its ATR72-500 fleet. This agreement enhances Firefly’s operational reliability as it continues to scale its regional network.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.
Vueling, a leading low-cost carrier based in Spain and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received a leased Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6001. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, well-known for their reliability and performance in high-frequency short-haul operations.
