flyadeal, the Saudi low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), has taken delivery of two Airbus A320 aircraft on wet lease from Cebu Pacific of the Philippines. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5515 and 5179, are powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines.
SpiceJet, one of India’s prominent budget airlines, has announced a significant financial turnaround in its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, recording a profit after tax of $37.8 million. This figure marks a 173% increase compared to the previous period, underscoring a robust recovery in profitability despite declining revenues.
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.
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.
Volaris, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet, bearing serial number 12554 and powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This delivery supports Volaris’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy and environmental performance objectives.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of the Boeing 737 in the world, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68894. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, continuing the airline’s commitment to fleet standardization and operational efficiency.
flynas, a Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43005, from Batik Air Malaysia. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines and will support flynas’ growing network during peak demand periods.
AirAsia is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a significant aircraft order for at least 100 Airbus jets at the upcoming Paris Airshow, marking a major step in the low-cost carrier’s fleet modernization and growth plans. The potential deal is expected to include Airbus A220 aircraft, while the airline is also evaluating Embraer’s E2 series as a competitive option.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has announced the delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier. This aircraft is the sixth unit delivered to Wizz under a multi-aircraft sale/leaseback agreement, further cementing the relationship between the two companies.
Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, has announced the purchase of 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines from CFM International. The agreement strengthens the airline’s operational resilience and supports its growing fleet of B737-8200 aircraft.
