Vietnam Airlines is set to finalize a provisional order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets that it made in 2023. This substantial order is part of the airline’s broader fleet expansion and renewal plan, which anticipates the need for up to 100 new narrowbody aircraft by 2035. The order is a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ long-term growth strategy…
United Airlines (US) has added a new B737-9 aircraft, serial 67647, to its growing fleet. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines manufactured by CFM International, known for their superior fuel efficiency and lower environmental footprint.
Hi Fly (Portugal) will wet lease an A330-200 aircraft, serial 935, to Azul (Brazil) to operate flights from Belo Horizonte. This leasing agreement provides Azul with additional capacity during peak travel periods while offering passengers enhanced long-haul service capabilities. In parallel, a B767-300ER on wet lease from euroAtlantic Airways (Portugal) will be reassigned to cover flights to Madrid.
Copa Airlines (Panama) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 44195, equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines manufactured by CFM International. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient single-aisle fleet, which is key to its operational growth and route flexibility.
Air India Express has taken delivery of a new B737-8 aircraft, serial 63276, expanding its fleet with one of Boeing’s most advanced narrowbody jets. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B engines, manufactured by CFM International, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions compared to earlier models.
Enter Air (Poland) has expanded its fleet with the arrival of a new B737-800 (serial number 42805) under a lease arrangement. This latest acquisition underscores the airline’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and meet increasing passenger demand in both domestic and international markets.
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.
Aus Air Cargo (Australia) has secured a wet lease for a B767-300BDSF (serial number 24146) from affiliate Astral Aviation (Kenya). The first flights operated under this lease agreement commenced on the Hong Kong–Brisbane route, strengthening Aus Air Cargo’s regional capacity.
IndiGo (India) has announced plans to terminate its damp lease of two B777-300ER aircraft operated in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. The decision was confirmed after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a three-month extension, setting the final lease end date as 31 August 2025.
American Airlines has enhanced its long-haul operations with the recent delivery of a B787-9 aircraft, serial number 66007, powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This delivery underscores the airline’s commitment to modernizing its widebody fleet to meet growing international demand.
