Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, with serial number 1161. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by CF6-80E1A3 engines and marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion and operational growth.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of four ATR 72-600 aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, with serial numbers 1708, 1715, 1712, and 1703, are all powered by PW127M engines. This addition bolsters IndiGo’s capability to serve regional routes more efficiently, aligning with its strategy to enhance connectivity across India.
Electra Airways, a Bulgarian charter and ACMI operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its 10th aircraft, an Airbus A320 with serial number 1797. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in the airline’s growth and operational capabilities.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to launch A220-100 flights on the Zagreb-Brussels route starting October 26, 2025. This move coincides with the carrier’s expected delivery of two A220-100s, which are set to enhance its fleet and operational efficiency.
Ascend Airways UK has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, subleased from SmartLynx (Latvia) in December 2024. This marks a significant milestone in Ascend Airways’ fleet expansion strategy as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season.
Amazon has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter), featuring serial number 1226. The aircraft is operated by Hawaiian Airlines and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, enhancing Amazon’s logistics capabilities for its expanding e-commerce operations.
Air Algérie has announced the lease of six aircraft to be delivered by September 2025 as a temporary solution to compensate for the 12 aircraft grounded due to maintenance and spare parts issues. This move comes as the carrier works to maintain operational capacity and meet passenger demand.
PSA Airlines, a regional carrier in the United States and a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, has reactivated a CRJ700 aircraft with serial number 10181. The aircraft, previously stored in Arizona, has now returned to service and operates under the American Eagle brand, providing enhanced capacity and connectivity for regional routes.
Mexicana has announced significant changes to its wet-leasing contract with TAR Aerolineas, a move that includes the cancellation of several routes. The agreement, which involves the leasing of three ERJ145 aircraft, may even be fully terminated after Mexicana reported substantial annual losses.
Israir Airlines, based in Israel, will continue leasing HelloJets’ Boeing B737-700 and B737-800 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025. These aircraft will support Israir’s operations on various routes to and from Tel Aviv, ensuring the airline’s capacity needs are met during this period.
