Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
Eastar Jet, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has announced a planned capital increase of $43.9 million, set to be completed within June 2025. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the airline’s financial foundation and enable fleet growth as it continues its recovery in the post-pandemic aviation environment.
Southwest Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68892, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering significant performance improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
Braathens Regional Airways, based in Sweden, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 aircraft under a lease agreement, signaling continued investment in regional fleet modernization. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 1262and is equipped with PW127M engines, a proven turboprop model manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Boeing has completed the delivery of a new B787-9 Dreamliner to Juneyao Air of China, signifying a notable development in commercial aircraft deliveries amid a period of improving trade relations between the United States and China. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 65433, marking a continued expansion of Juneyao Air’s widebody fleet.
nada has taken delivery of a new A220-300 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 55355, in a move that continues the airline’s modernization of its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, which is known for its fuel efficiency and reduced noise footprint.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese division of Europe’s ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, has received a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12567, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This latest delivery adds capacity and fuel-efficient performance to the carrier’s rapidly expanding fleet.
WestJet, Canada’s Calgary-based airline, has expanded its single-aisle operations with the leased delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44298. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, continuing the airline’s transition toward a more efficient and environmentally friendly fleet.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has temporarily wet leased a Boeing 777-300ER from Privilege Style, a Spanish charter and ACMI specialist, to operate on the Calgary–London Heathrow route. The lease is in effect until 19 June 2025, serving as a replacement for WestJet’s own Boeing 787-9, which is currently unavailable.
