Air India CEO Campbell Wilson anticipates that the global shortage of aircraft, which is currently hampering airline growth worldwide, will continue for at least the next four to five years.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
TAP Air Portugal could be forced to pay up to $300 million after a Supreme Court ruling sided with flight crew members dismissed during the airline’s restructuring plan. The legal decision represents a major financial and operational challenge for the carrier, potentially impacting its recovery strategy and financial stability.
El Al (Israel) is considering the acquisition of a widebody cargo aircraft, with speculation pointing to a Boeing 777 as the preferred model. This move aligns with the airline’s expansion into the air freight sector, capitalizing on rising cargo demand and long-term market opportunities.
Bulgaria Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial 55325, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enhancing fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility.
Airbus has officially submitted a bid in a tender to supply 84 passenger aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines, proposing both the A220-100 and A220-300 variants as part of the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion program.
Aeromexico has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, registration XA-SGP, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts, improving fuel efficiency, range, and passenger capacity.
Oman Air has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 63368, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. This aircraft enhances the airline’s commitment to fuel efficiency, operational performance, and passenger comfort, aligning with its fleet modernization strategy.
Lufthansa is expanding its widebody fleet with the acquisition of two additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, originally manufactured for another airline but never taken up. These aircraft are expected to receive registrations D-ABQE and D-ABQF, reinforcing Lufthansa’s commitment to modernizing its long-haul fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft.
Aer Lingus (Ireland) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial 12462, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency, and enhanced passenger experience.
