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.
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline and a member of the IAG Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 with serial number 5232. The aircraft was acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, part of the long-standing engine series produced by CFM International.
Sichuan Airlines, a major Chinese carrier, is finalizing preparations to put into service its fourth Airbus A321-200PCF(Passenger-to-Cargo Freighter conversion). The aircraft, bearing serial number 3013, is under lease from Sichuan Aviation Industry Development, further strengthening the airline’s growing freighter fleet.
Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese regional and domestic carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft carries serial number 12642 and is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, representing a continuation of the airline’s modern fleet expansion efforts.
Centrum Air, based in Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft, bearing serial number 12519. The aircraft is operated by My Freighter, another Uzbekistan-based entity, and is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, part of the latest-generation engine technology from CFM International.
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
