Hellojets, a Romanian airline, is set to enhance its narrowbody fleet by leasing two additional Boeing B737-800 aircraft. The aircraft, with serial numbers 32360 and 33833, are expected to be delivered by July 2025, positioning the airline for further expansion amid growing regional demand.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
Avion Express, a leading Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with PLAY, the low-cost Icelandic airline, for the summer 2025 season. This collaboration signals PLAY’s intent to scale up seasonal capacity while leveraging Avion Express’s operational flexibility and aircraft availability. Although specific terms and fleet assignments have not been publicly disclosed, the…
AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.
WestJet, the Canadian carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 under lease, featuring manufacturer serial number 43301. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the United Kingdom, has confirmed the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 by its parent company, Fuyo General Lease of Japan, from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) of the United States. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 55168, remains under an existing operating lease with ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy.
Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.
LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US) has acquired an Airbus A330-200, bearing serial number 1104, from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. The aircraft remains on operating lease with Hawaiian Airlines, and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, continuing its service within the carrier’s long-haul fleet.
