SkyUp Europe, based in Malta, has expanded its operations with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, serial 8008, via a wet lease agreement with PLAY Europe. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines manufactured by CFM International.
GlobalX, a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to expand its fleet to 35 aircraft by the end of 2027. The carrier’s fleet strategy includes a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with a schedule of deliveries and returns occurring throughout 2025.
EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke), based in Germany, has completed the delivery of its first A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). The converted freighter has been handed over to ULS Airlines Cargo, a Turkish cargo operator, marking a major milestone in the ongoing 30-aircraft conversion agreement between EFW and ATSG.
Drukair, the national airline of Bhutan, has officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm based in Ireland, to lease a brand new Airbus A320neo. This agreement signals Drukair’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and network modernization.
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of an additional Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2089. The aircraft is equipped with Trent 7000-72 engines developed by Rolls-Royce, tailored for next-generation widebody operations.
British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12481. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, a high-efficiency turbofan model from CFM International.
Animawings, a Romanian airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3621. The aircraft is acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a model developed by International Aero Engines (IAE), known for its reliability and performance in narrowbody operations.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia, has announced plans to significantly adjust its fleet strategy by the end of 2025. The airline will retire its last Airbus A321F freighter and will transfer all Boeing B737-8 aircraft to sister carriers under its parent group structure by autumn 2025.
Frontier Airlines, a major U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12486, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reflects the airline’s ongoing strategy of fleet modernization and capacity growth across its domestic and international routes.
