EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke), based in Germany, has completed the delivery of its first A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). The converted freighter has been handed over to ULS Airlines Cargo, a Turkish cargo operator, marking a major milestone in the ongoing 30-aircraft conversion agreement between EFW and ATSG.
Drukair, the national airline of Bhutan, has officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm based in Ireland, to lease a brand new Airbus A320neo. This agreement signals Drukair’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and network modernization.
DHL Aviation has expanded its European cargo operations with the delivery of a Boeing B767-300BDSF freighter, serial 28040. The aircraft is being operated by DHL Air Austria and is powered by CF6-80C2B7F engines developed by General Electric, which are widely used for their durability and performance in medium- to long-haul freighter missions.
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of an additional Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2089. The aircraft is equipped with Trent 7000-72 engines developed by Rolls-Royce, tailored for next-generation widebody operations.
British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12481. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, a high-efficiency turbofan model from CFM International.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a major U.S.-based cargo operator, has entered into a new long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Turkish Cargo, the freight division of Turkish Airlines. Under this contract, Atlas Air will operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter on behalf of Turkish Cargo starting in May 2025.
Animawings, a Romanian airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3621. The aircraft is acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a model developed by International Aero Engines (IAE), known for its reliability and performance in narrowbody operations.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the UK, has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing B737-800aircraft to Garuda Indonesia. The aircraft involved are identified by serial numbers 44217 and 44218, and the deal marks a continuation of Garuda’s gradual fleet renewal and capacity optimization efforts.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.
