Animawings, a Romanian airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3621. The aircraft is acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a model developed by International Aero Engines (IAE), known for its reliability and performance in narrowbody operations.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the UK, has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing B737-800aircraft to Garuda Indonesia. The aircraft involved are identified by serial numbers 44217 and 44218, and the deal marks a continuation of Garuda’s gradual fleet renewal and capacity optimization efforts.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.
WestJet, the Canadian low-cost and leisure airline, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-800, serial number 39959, which is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft has been added to the airline’s fleet on lease, as part of its ongoing growth and fleet renewal strategy.
Renegade Air, a regional operator based in Kenya, has taken delivery of an ATR42-500 aircraft, serial number 637, which will be operated under lease. The turboprop is powered by PW127E engines and is intended to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations.
Frontier Airlines, a major U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12486, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reflects the airline’s ongoing strategy of fleet modernization and capacity growth across its domestic and international routes.
FedEx Express has expanded its regional freighter fleet with the acquisition of a B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 35550, which will be operated by ASL Airlines Belgium. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B24 engines, making it suitable for short to medium-haul express delivery routes across Europe and neighboring regions.
BBN Airlines Turkiye is set to become the launch operator of the prototype B777-300ERMF freighter, following its conversion and certification by Mammoth Freighters in the United States. The aircraft, bearing serial number 35299, will be delivered on lease from AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based leasing company.
Qatar Airways has strengthened its long-haul fleet with the addition of two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, registered as A7-BHU and A7-BHV, both powered by General Electric GEnx-1B74/75 engines. The expansion aligns with the airline’s continued fleet modernization efforts and strategic growth into high-demand international markets.
