China Airlines (Taiwan) has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12415, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet as part of its ongoing modernization program.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
Etihad Airways (UAE) has expanded its next-generation long-haul fleet with the addition of its sixth Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 717. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy and underscores its continued investment in fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly widebody aircraft.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to French regional carrier Regourd Aviation S.A.S., operating under the Amelia brand. The transaction marks the start of a new partnership and supports Amelia’s long-term fleet development strategy.
United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67742, powered by LEAP-1B28 enginesmanufactured by CFM International. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive fleet modernization plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its short- and medium-haul networks.
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
KLM Cityhopper (Netherlands) has taken delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020174, further expanding its next-generation regional fleet. The aircraft was delivered under a leasing agreement and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1921G engines, a member of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family.
Juneyao Air (China) has decided to delay the scheduled delivery of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in response to rising geopolitical tensions and new tariff measures stemming from United States–China trade disputes. The deferral reflects a growing concern among Chinese carriers regarding financial exposure and operational unpredictability linked to international political developments.
