ITA Airways (Italy) has taken delivery of a new A220‑300, serial 55358, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1521G‑3engines. This addition enhances the airline’s medium-haul fleet, offering improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
Gulf Air (Bahrain) CEO Jeffrey Goh is actively considering widebody wet‑lease agreements to meet its capacity targets. This strategic shift comes as the airline’s own B787‑9 aircraft are hindered by persistent Trent 1000 engine issues.
FLYYO (Romania) has taken delivery of one A320 aircraft, serial 4681, under a lease agreement with engines powered by CFM56‑5B4/3 models. This addition signifies a strategic fleet expansion aimed at increasing the airline’s passenger capacity on regional European routes.
Air Tahiti (French Polynesia) has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1181718. This move bolsters the airline’s regional fleet and strengthens its ability to provide reliable air connectivity throughout the region.
AerDragon (China) has completed the sale of one on-lease A320 aircraft to Crestone Air Partners (US). This transaction strengthens the US-based lessor’s aircraft portfolio, furthering its growth strategy in the global aircraft leasing market.
SunExpress (Turkiye) has announced plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with VCT Finlets, an innovative fuel-saving technology developed by Vortex Control Technologies (US). This initiative reflects SunExpress’ ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Sichuan Airlines (China) has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A350-900 aircraft, serial number 649. This aircraft is powered by advanced Trent XWB-84 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
Enter Air (Poland) has confirmed the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial number 35273, which it has taken on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model for the B737 family.
Electra Airways (Bulgaria) has expanded its Air 001 brand fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial numbers 1571 and 1144. This fleet enhancement underscores Electra Airways’ commitment to growth and increased capacity for its operations under the Air 001 brand.
Compass Cargo Airlines (Bulgaria) is evaluating options to either enter into a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement on behalf of a customer or to acquire its own Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s ambitions to expand its capabilities and meet growing demand in the air cargo market.
