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.
Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.
MUFG, a leading Japanese financial group, has completed a $106 million finance lease transaction with IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share. The agreement spans 12 years and is secured by two brand-new Airbus A321neoaircraft. This long-term lease reflects continued confidence in IndiGo’s growth trajectory and underscores the strategic role of finance leasing in supporting fleet modernization.
LATAM Brasil has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a new A320neo, serial number 12576, powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This latest delivery is part of LATAM Group’s broader modernization strategy, aiming to replace older aircraft with newer, more fuel-efficient models across its subsidiaries.
LAM (Mozambique Airlines) has expanded its operational fleet through the wet lease of a Boeing 737-500, bearing serial number 26538, from Via Air, a Central African Republic-based carrier. This move is aimed at strengthening LAM’s short- to medium-haul capacity during a period of strategic route adjustments and recovery.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will postpone the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet by approximately one year, in response to ongoing delivery delays of the Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. This decision will allow JAL to maintain its long-haul service capacity without significant disruption to its global route network.
flynas, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has expanded its modern narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12614 and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. This latest addition reinforces flynas’ ongoing commitment to operate a young and fuel-efficient fleet optimized for regional and international connectivity.
Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines based in Panama, has announced the exercise of purchase optionsfor six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The newly added aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2028, increasing the group’s firm order book to a total of 57 aircraft.
China Airlines has announced a significant order with Boeing for 14 next-generation 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 passenger jets and 4 777-8 freighters (777-8F). The Taiwanese carrier also secured purchase options for an additional 5 777-9s and 4 777-8Fs, solidifying its long-term fleet modernization and cargo expansion plans.
