Centrum Air has officially become Uzbekistan’s largest private operator of the Airbus A321neo, following the delivery of its third aircraft of this type, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s rapid growth trajectory. The newly acquired A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12499 and registered locally as UK32132, was delivered from Airbus’s Hamburg facility to Tashkent on July 19.
Ouranos Aircraft has signed an agreement with Sky Vision Airlines to deploy one Airbus A321 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft at Freedom Airline in Kenya for a one-year operational period. The aircraft will be based at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where it will serve as a key asset for cargo distribution between Africa, Europe, and the UAE.
CDB Aviation has delivered a second Airbus A321-253NX to My Freighter LLC, which will operate the aircraft under the Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air. This delivery marks another key step in the expanding strategic partnership between the lessor and the carrier, aimed at supporting rapid aviation growth within the Uzbek market.
Parata Air, a startup airline based in South Korea, is preparing to commence commercial operations in September 2025, following expected approval of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline will begin with a fleet of four aircraft, comprising both widebody and narrowbody types through leasing arrangements.
Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12507, continuing its wide-ranging narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supplied by CFM International, known for their efficiency and low emissions. This delivery is part of a nine-aircraft agreement the airline has in place for the A321neo model.
JP Lease Products & Services (Japan), in collaboration with JLPS Ireland, has finalized the acquisition of a new Airbus A350-900 through a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction with Air France. The deal was financed with debt provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Tokyo Branch, reinforcing investor interest in high-spec widebody assets.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
Cebu Pacific has marked a major fleet milestone with the delivery of a new Airbus A330neo, bringing its total fleet to 100 aircraft. The delivered aircraft carries serial number 2095 and is the second of four A330neos scheduled for delivery in 2025. The carrier anticipates receiving a total of seven aircraft during the year.
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has executed lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. The transaction reflects the two companies’ longstanding strategic relationship, spanning over a decade, and reinforces their mutual commitment to supporting China’s aviation development.
