Boeing has begun flying B737 MAX aircraft previously allocated to Chinese airlines back to the United States, as trade relations between China and the U.S. continue to deteriorate. The jets, which were originally destined for Chinese operators, had remained parked in Zhoushan, where Boeing maintains a completion and delivery center.
Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air India Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 aircraft, identified by serial number 63281, as part of its continued narrowbody fleet modernization. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Air Astra, a private airline based in Bangladesh, has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition or lease of up to four Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft, with delivery targeted by the end of 2025. The carrier is open to dry lease or outright purchase arrangements, depending on the terms offered by potential lessors or sellers.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has leased an Airbus A321 aircraft from GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI operator, in response to ongoing engine-related fleet challenges. The lease arrangement provides much-needed capacity as the airline manages multiple aircraft grounded due to extended maintenance cycles and parts availability issues.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese unit of the Wizz Air Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12524, as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney, offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to earlier models.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo under a wet lease arrangement with Avion Express, a Lithuanian ACMI operator. The aircraft is identified by serial number 4448 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a configuration that is atypical for the A320neo, which is usually equipped with either LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines.
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.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
KlasJet, a Lithuania-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced the seasonal relocation of one of its Boeing B737 aircraft from Dubai to Europe, beginning in April and continuing through the end of summer 2025. The move responds to rising demand for bespoke charter operations across the European market during the peak travel season.
