Fly Gabon, the national carrier of Gabon, has announced it will introduce a brand new Airbus A320 to its fleet in mid-July 2025. The addition marks a notable step in the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy, although the source of the aircraft has not been publicly disclosed.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5661. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines and was acquired on lease, aligning with the airline’s strategy to maintain operational flexibility and respond to seasonal demand.
Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order results for the first half of 2026, reporting 306 aircraft deliveries, representing a 5.56% decline compared to the 323 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite the drop in deliveries, the European planemaker posted strong new order activity, reflecting continued customer confidence in its aircraft lineup.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
AerFin, a UK-based aircraft aftermarket specialist, has announced the joint acquisition of four Airbus A320neo aircraft, in collaboration with an undisclosed Middle Eastern investor. These aircraft were originally part of the fleet owned by Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based leasing company.
3TOP Aviation Services, based in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Airbus A319 airframe MSN 2762, formerly operated by Royal Jordanian. The aircraft has been acquired for disassembly, and its components will be harvested to support aftermarket needs.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
Amazon has completed the purchase of its first Airbus A330-300, serial number 1359, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. This acquisition is seen as part of Amazon’s broader strategy to diversify and reinforce its logistics and air cargo capabilities through direct aircraft ownership.
