Qatar Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A330-300, serial number 1599, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft will bolster the airline’s mid- to long-range capacity, supporting both scheduled passenger services and flexible operational deployment.
Kuwait Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of one Airbus A330-900, serial number 2083, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines. This delivery is part of the airline’s ongoing modernization program, which focuses on enhancing long-haul capabilities and offering passengers greater comfort and efficiency.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
DHL Aviation, a major global logistics carrier under the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Airbus A300B4-600F freighter, serial number 557, to be operated by its German subsidiary EAT Leipzig. The aircraft is powered by PW4158 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12569, marking another addition to its growing fleet of new-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, developed by CFM International.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
