CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group) has finalized a lease agreement with Uzbekistan Airways for two Airbus A321neo aircraft, both of which are scheduled for delivery in 2026. These aircraft will be sourced from CALC’s direct orderbook with Airbus, reflecting the leasing firm’s robust portfolio of new-generation aircraft.
Bestfly, an Angolan airline, has taken delivery of one Embraer E175 to operate on behalf of two oil companies in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo. This delivery underscores Bestfly’s strategic partnership in supporting the logistics and transportation needs of the energy sector in the region.
Akasa Air, India’s newest low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-8200 aircraft, registration VT-YBG. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1B engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Airnorth, the Australian regional carrier, has strengthened its fleet by taking delivery of an Embraer E190, serial 19000035, on wet lease from Alliance Airlines. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, known for their performance and reliability in regional operations.
7 Air, a U.S.-based operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-800SF, serial 33597, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B24 engines, renowned for their reliability and fuel efficiency.
Mexicana has confirmed that its first E2 aircraft, initially scheduled for delivery in May 2025, will now be handed over in the coming weeks. This delay highlights the operational challenges faced by the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal efforts.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.
GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…
A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.
ATR (France) has entered discussions with multiple operators in India to explore new aircraft sales, as it anticipates significant demand for turboprop aircraft in the country. According to company representatives, India is projected to require an additional 300 turboprops within the next 10 years, driven by the growing need for efficient regional connectivity and the expansion of the domestic aviation sector.
