Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to acquire up to 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by the end of 2025, as disclosed by Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza at an event in Jakarta. This expansion is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector, aligning with the growth of the national aerospace industry.
Tashkent-based cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200F, MSN 32386, from Titan Aviation Holdings, a freighter leasing subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. The aircraft, registered as UK75001, is 23.6 years old and will strengthen My Freighter’s cargo operations.
National Jet Express (NJE) has further strengthened its operations by adding two new aircraft to its fleet—a Q400, serial 4246, and an Embraer E190, serial 19000483. With these latest acquisitions, NJE’s total fleet now stands at 26 aircraft, reinforcing its regional and charter services across Australia.
Western Air (Bahamas) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer ERJ145, serial 145643, powered by Rolls-Royce AE3007A1E engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s regional connectivity and fleet modernization strategy.
Southwest Airlines (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 42611, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition aligns with Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, ensuring greater fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, and environmental benefits.
Sky Alps (Italy) has wet leased a Boeing 737-800, serial 30667, from ETF Airways (Croatia) to support operations on the Verona-Hamburg route. The lease agreement, set for an undisclosed duration, ensures seamless capacity coverageon the airline’s international network.
RwandAir has secured a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A330-200, serial 493, from GullivAir (Bulgaria) to cover operational needs through April 2025. This temporary lease arrangement comes as RwandAir’s own A330-200s undergo scheduled maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted long-haul services for the airline.
JCAS Airways (Japan) is set to expand its fleet with the delivery of its first leased ATR72-600 in October 2025, followed by a second aircraft as early as April 2026. These aircraft acquisitions will support the airline’s planned operational launch in spring 2026 from Kansai Airport, positioning JCAS Airways as a new regional carrier in Japan.
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.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A321neo, serial 12467, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. This latest acquisition strengthens the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient and high-performance aircraft.
