Vueling, a leading low-cost carrier based in Spain and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received a leased Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6001. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, well-known for their reliability and performance in high-frequency short-haul operations.
Proflight Zambia, the leading regional carrier based in Lusaka, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Bombardier CRJ200, carrying serial number 7884. The aircraft has been leased from Alberta Aviation Capital, a Canadian-based leasing company, and is expected to support Proflight’s short-haul operations across southern Africa.
Nesma Airlines, based in Egypt, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 5995. The aircraft is leased and comes equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, marking another step in the airline’s expansion and fleet renewal strategy.
Madagascar Airlines has signed lease extension agreements with Abelo, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, for two ATR72 turboprops. The agreements cover serial number 698, an ATR72-500, which will now remain in service through January 2028, and serial number 1248, an ATR72-600, which is extended until November 2029.
BermudAir, the boutique airline based in Bermuda, has taken delivery of its fourth aircraft, an Embraer E190 registered under serial number 19000291. The aircraft is leased from Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft lessor, and is powered by GE CF34-10E5 engines, widely used across the E-Jet family for their performance and reliability.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a major U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has delivered one Boeing 737-8 to Neos, the Italian leisure airline. This aircraft represents the third and final aircraft delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing, completing a previously announced multi-aircraft lease agreement.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the delivery of a second ATR72-600, bearing serial number 1181, to regional operator Emerald Airlines. This milestone continues the growing relationship between the two Irish aviation entities, further strengthening Emerald Airlines’ short-haul regional network capabilities.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
Cusco Aviation, a U.S.-based aviation services firm, has completed a dual transaction involving the sale and subsequent lease of an RB211-535 engine within the European region. This activity further demonstrates the company’s growing role in asset management and aftermarket support, particularly in sourcing, monetizing, and redeploying mature engine platforms.
Southwind Airlines, based in Türkiye, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3106. The aircraft is powered by V2533-A5 engines, produced by International Aero Engines (IAE), and has been acquired on lease, reinforcing the airline’s growth trajectory in the regional and leisure travel markets.
