Fly Vaayu, the United Arab Emirates’ dedicated narrow-body freighter airline, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320P2Faircraft, identified by serial number 2164 and registration A6-MVA. This aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and has been leased from Juniper Aviation Investments.
China Southern has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, further expanding its fleet of next-generation aircraft. The newly received aircraft, bearing serial number 12450, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, enhancing fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Amedeo Air Four Plus, a Guernsey-based aircraft leasing company, has announced that Emirates has exercised its option to redeliver an Airbus A380-861 aircraft, bearing serial number 164, in ‘half-life’ condition. The lease for this aircraft is set to expire on 03 November 2026.
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo. This aircraft, bearing serial number 12428 and registration EI-KIE, was delivered to the airline and will be deployed on both domestic and international routes.
Jordan Airmotive, a leading MRO provider based in Jordan, has announced a new partnership with FTAI Aviation (Cayman Islands) to overhaul CFM56-5B engines, a widely used powerplant for the Airbus A320 family. The collaboration aims to enhance MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) capabilities and expand cost-effective solutions for engine operators in the Middle East and beyond.
Air Transport Services Group (US) (ATSG) has announced plans to increase its Airbus freighter leasing portfolio in 2025, preparing to introduce up to four A330-300P2Fs (Passenger-to-Freighter conversions) and five A321-200PCFs into its leasing program. This move underscores ATSG’s commitment to expanding its cargo aircraft offerings amid growing demand for converted narrowbody and widebody freighters.
Spring Airlines, China’s leading low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft. This addition, bearing the serial number 12443, is powered by advanced LEAP-1A26 engines, aligning with the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Skytrans, an Australian-based airline, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a second Airbus A319 aircraft, bearing the serial number 1740. This strategic addition aims to strengthen the airline’s charter operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has announced the addition of its 19th aircraft, an Airbus A321 bearing serial number 1153, to its passenger charter fleet. This aircraft is configured with 200 all-economy seats, enhancing the airline’s capacity to meet growing demand in the charter market.
Emirates (UAE) is set to spend $5 billion on retrofitting 220 aircraft, as the airline faces delays in the delivery of new aircraft from manufacturers. President Tim Clark emphasized that this investment is essential to sustaining the airline’s extensive global network while awaiting fleet modernization.
