Croatia Airlines is set to receive its first 127-seat A220-100 aircraft in October 2025. This addition will mark the smallest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet, enhancing flexibility and efficiency for regional and domestic operations.
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.
KLM (Netherlands) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A321neo aircraft, serial number 12532, powered by LEAP-1A30 engines. This delivery aligns with the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and reduce its carbon footprint.
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.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two A321neo aircraft, serial numbers 12584 and 12604, both powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. These additions align with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance its operational capacity on busy domestic and regional routes.
China Eastern has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of a C909 aircraft, serial number 10167, powered by CF34-10A engines. This new addition aligns with the airline’s strategic plan to modernize its fleet and boost operational performance on domestic and regional routes.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the delivery of one A321neo to Wizz Air (Hungary), marking the fourth aircraft provided to the carrier under a comprehensive multiple-aircraft sale/leaseback agreement. This transaction underscores the robust partnership between ACG and Wizz Air and highlights the growing demand for next-generation aircraft in Europe’s low-cost carrier market.
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.
Alaska Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a B737-9 aircraft, bearing serial number 67811 and powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing modernization efforts and commitment to operational efficiency.
Airbus is intensifying its efforts to secure new aircraft orders as it looks ahead to the Paris Air Show scheduled for mid-June 2025. The European aerospace giant is focusing on winning commitments for its A350 widebody aircraft, targeting key Gulf carriers Riyadh Air from Saudi Arabia and Etihad from the United Arab Emirates.
