EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.
WestJet, the Canadian carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 under lease, featuring manufacturer serial number 43301. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
United Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number 67639, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, developed by CFM International, and will enter service shortly to support high-frequency domestic and transborder routes.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its short- and medium-haul fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number 6009 and powered by V2533-A5 engines from IAE (International Aero Engines). The new addition continues the carrier’s modernization strategy and growing narrowbody operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to order six additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to occur after fiscal year 2030. This move will bring the airline’s total B737 MAX 8 commitment to 15 aircraft, reinforcing its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program.
SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
Israir, an airline based in Israel, has confirmed plans to wet lease two Airbus A320 aircraft from FLYYO, a Romanian carrier, for the 2025 summer season. The aircraft involved are serial numbers 3218 and 3256, and will be used to bolster Israir’s capacity during peak travel months.
EVA Air, based in Taiwan, has announced plans to convert three of its Boeing B777 aircraft into dedicated freighters, a strategic move that will expand the airline’s cargo fleet to 12 aircraft. The conversion effort reflects the airline’s proactive response to growing air freight demand in Asia and globally.
