Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, identified by serial number 734, powered by Trent XWB-84 engines developed by Rolls-Royce. The aircraft will support the airline’s strategy to modernize its widebody fleet with more efficient, long-range aircraft.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 538, powered by Trent XWB-97 engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. This aircraft marks another step in JAL’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet and enhance efficiency on transcontinental routes.
ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline, has received another addition to its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12253. The aircraft is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, a key feature of the A320neo family known for efficiency and environmental performance.
Iran Air, the national flag carrier of Iran, has taken delivery of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, identified by serial numbers 1286 and 1322, both equipped with Trent 772B-60 engines from Rolls-Royce. The delivery marks a significant addition to the airline’s long-haul fleet as it works to modernize and restore its international reach.
Czech Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55347, under an operational arrangement with Smartwings, its parent company and principal operator. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines, continuing the carrier’s gradual modernization and capacity realignment.
British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12453, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft will support high-frequency European operations and fleet renewal efforts.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced an ambitious plan to expand its fleet to 50 aircraft within the next three years, signaling renewed growth after years of restructuring and operational uncertainty. The airline intends to acquire 30 additional aircraft to complement its current fleet of 20.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, registered under serial number 12472, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A30 engines from CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Air New Zealand has taken redelivery of its first retrofitted Boeing B787-9, identified by serial number 37964, after a six-month cabin upgrade program carried out in Singapore. This marks the airline’s first completed retrofit under its multi-year widebody refurbishment strategy.
