Avolon, a prominent aircraft leasing firm based in Ireland, has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo to Royal Jordanian, marking the start of an eight-aircraft lease agreement. The aircraft delivered carries serial number 12304, and its arrival signals the beginning of a phased fleet renewal effort for the Jordanian flag carrier.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43001, marking a new addition to its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, which are part of the advanced CFM International LEAP family.
Air Niugini has announced that its first Airbus A220 has entered final assembly at Mirabel, Canada, with delivery scheduled for September 2025. This aircraft is the first of 11 A220s—in both -100 and -300 variants—that the airline plans to introduce as part of its ambitious fleet renewal strategy.
AirAsia X reported a net profit of $11.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a modest 3% increase in revenue to $222.3 million. The Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost carrier continues its post-pandemic recovery and has made key progress toward restoring full operations.
GE Aerospace is projecting a significant increase in narrowbody engine deliveries for 2025, anticipating a growth rate of 15% to 20% year-on-year. CEO Larry Culp announced that the company is seeing tangible improvements in its supply chain, which have been a persistent bottleneck in recent years.
Airbus has informed its airline customers that aircraft delivery delays are likely to persist for at least another three years, with the situation expected to normalize only by 2028. The continued delays are primarily attributed to persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly involving aircraft engines and critical structural components.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland, has completed a delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Aegean Airlines, marking a continuation of its support for the Greek flag carrier’s fleet modernization. The aircraft was transferred directly from CDB Aviation’s orderbook, underscoring the lessor’s long-term investment in new-generation aircraft.
Bamboo Airways has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-900ER, serial number 35717, under a wet lease agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable propulsion system commonly used in the Boeing Next Generation series.
Bamboo Airways, a fast-growing Vietnamese carrier, has announced an ACMI lease agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia for the wet lease of one Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The aircraft will enter service beginning May 2025 and is scheduled to operate throughout the Summer 2025 season.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully delivered another Airbus A321neo to Wizz Air, marking the third aircraft provided under a multi-aircraft sale and leaseback agreement. The delivery reflects ongoing fleet expansion by Wizz Air and highlights the role of strategic leasing partnerships in enabling ultra-low-cost carriers to scale capacity efficiently.
