SriLankan Airlines is poised to strengthen its long-haul operations with the addition of a new A330-200 aircraft, serial 1261, powered by Trent 772B-60 engines. This strategic fleet enhancement is scheduled to join the airline’s operations on 04 June 2025 and is aimed at boosting capacity on high-demand international routes.
IndiGo (India) has announced a significant expansion of its widebody fleet with a firm order for 30 additional A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total order for this type to 60. This milestone represents a critical part of IndiGo’s long-term international expansion plans, as the airline aims to tap into growing demand for intercontinental travel.
flyadeal (Saudi Arabia) CEO Steven Greenway has strongly criticized Airbus for persistent delays in the delivery of narrowbody jets, warning that these disruptions could also impact the airline’s plans for newly ordered A330neos. This public rebuke underscores the growing frustration among airlines that rely on timely aircraft deliveries to execute their fleet renewal and expansion strategies.
EgyptAir has finalized a deal with AerCap (Ireland) to extend leases on five B777-300ERs by 18 months. These aircraft will remain in the fleet until the arrival of the first of ten A350-900s, which are not expected until late 2025. In parallel, the first of 18 B737-8s leased from Air Lease Corporation (US) is scheduled to arrive in early 2026.
Croatia Airlines is set to receive its first 127-seat A220-100 aircraft in October 2025. This addition will mark the smallest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet, enhancing flexibility and efficiency for regional and domestic operations.
KLM (Netherlands) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A321neo aircraft, serial number 12532, powered by LEAP-1A30 engines. This delivery aligns with the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and reduce its carbon footprint.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two A321neo aircraft, serial numbers 12584 and 12604, both powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. These additions align with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance its operational capacity on busy domestic and regional routes.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the delivery of one A321neo to Wizz Air (Hungary), marking the fourth aircraft provided to the carrier under a comprehensive multiple-aircraft sale/leaseback agreement. This transaction underscores the robust partnership between ACG and Wizz Air and highlights the growing demand for next-generation aircraft in Europe’s low-cost carrier market.
Airbus is intensifying its efforts to secure new aircraft orders as it looks ahead to the Paris Air Show scheduled for mid-June 2025. The European aerospace giant is focusing on winning commitments for its A350 widebody aircraft, targeting key Gulf carriers Riyadh Air from Saudi Arabia and Etihad from the United Arab Emirates.
Airbus has announced the appointment of Remi Maillard as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Engineering for its commercial aircraft division. Maillard previously served as President of Airbus India and South Asia, and will now take on a critical leadership role in the company’s global engineering organization.
