Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has added two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its operational fleet through wet lease agreements with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 40875 and 35793, are powered by CFM56-7B engines.
Buzz, the Polish subsidiary of Ryanair Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62385, further expanding its fleet of high-density, fuel-efficient aircraft. The new aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, supplied by CFM International, offering lower emissions and improved operating economics.
Play Airlines, the low-cost carrier based in Iceland, has accepted a settlement offer from the Financial Supervisory Authority (FME) relating to issues around the disclosure of its lower revenue generation in 2022. As part of the settlement, the airline has agreed to pay a fine of US$120,800.
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, is set to continue its strategic fleet expansion with the upcoming delivery of its 15th aircraft in June 2025—an Airbus A321 acquired on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland). A second A321 is also scheduled to arrive in July, further strengthening the airline’s mid-capacity aircraft portfolio.
AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has outlined its fleet development plan for 2025, projecting an increase from 192 aircraft at the end of 2024 to 196 by the close of 2025. The net growth follows a strategic adjustment involving the retirement of two Airbus A319s in the first quarter of 2025, and the expected delivery of six…
Frontier Airlines, a leading ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12394 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts, centered on fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Southwest Airlines, a major carrier based in the US, has recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a new B737-8, serial number 42599, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition is part of Southwest’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Southwest Airlines has announced the appointment of J. Ryan Martinez as the new principal accounting officer. Martinez will be succeeding Tammy Romo, who has held the position for several years, contributing significantly to the airline’s financial strategies.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of three Airbus A320 aircraft. These planes, bearing serial numbers 3968, 3741, and 3771, are on wet lease from Avion Express, based in Lithuania, a common practice for airlines seeking to rapidly expand capacity without the immediate financial burden of direct purchases.
