South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the United Kingdom, has confirmed the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 by its parent company, Fuyo General Lease of Japan, from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) of the United States. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 55168, remains under an existing operating lease with ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy.
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has signed a cooperation agreement with Boeing to transfer 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Thai subsidiary, Thai Vietjet Air. The aircraft are part of a larger order of 200 units originally placed in 2022, aimed at supporting Vietjet’s ambitious regional growth strategy.
Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.
Emirates, the Dubai-based flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 713. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are among the most efficient large civil aero engines in service today, designed to deliver lower fuel burn and reduced emissions.
El Al Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34319, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and modernization program. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational performance on long-haul flights.
Deucalion Aviation, a UK-based aircraft asset manager and lessor, has announced the successful delivery of a second Airbus A321 aircraft to Turkish Airlines under a long-term operating lease agreement. The aircraft, manufactured in 2014, is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines and joins Turkish Airlines’ growing narrowbody fleet as part of its network expansion strategy.
Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama, has added to its growing next-generation fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44197, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. This aircraft is part of Copa’s broader modernization program focused on operational efficiency, lower environmental impact, and enhanced passenger experience.
Condor, the German leisure carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, MSN 12580, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This latest-generation narrowbody aircraft is expected to support the airline’s ongoing renewal of its short- and medium-haul fleet, focusing on sustainability and operating cost efficiency.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has accepted the delivery of an Airbus A321neo aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12399. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, which offer significant reductions in fuel burn, noise, and CO₂ emissions compared to previous-generation narrowbody aircraft.
