WestJet, the Canadian low-cost and leisure airline, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-800, serial number 39959, which is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft has been added to the airline’s fleet on lease, as part of its ongoing growth and fleet renewal strategy.
SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia, has announced plans to significantly adjust its fleet strategy by the end of 2025. The airline will retire its last Airbus A321F freighter and will transfer all Boeing B737-8 aircraft to sister carriers under its parent group structure by autumn 2025.
Renegade Air, a regional operator based in Kenya, has taken delivery of an ATR42-500 aircraft, serial number 637, which will be operated under lease. The turboprop is powered by PW127E engines and is intended to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations.
Frontier Airlines, a major U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12486, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reflects the airline’s ongoing strategy of fleet modernization and capacity growth across its domestic and international routes.
Freedom Airline, a regional carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to expand its fleet by leasing two Embraer E190 aircraft and either an Airbus A320 or A321. This fleet strategy is part of the airline’s broader ambition to increase its capacity and enhance regional connectivity within East Africa and potentially beyond.
FedEx Express has expanded its regional freighter fleet with the acquisition of a B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 35550, which will be operated by ASL Airlines Belgium. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B24 engines, making it suitable for short to medium-haul express delivery routes across Europe and neighboring regions.
BBN Airlines Turkiye is set to become the launch operator of the prototype B777-300ERMF freighter, following its conversion and certification by Mammoth Freighters in the United States. The aircraft, bearing serial number 35299, will be delivered on lease from AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based leasing company.
Qatar Airways has strengthened its long-haul fleet with the addition of two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, registered as A7-BHU and A7-BHV, both powered by General Electric GEnx-1B74/75 engines. The expansion aligns with the airline’s continued fleet modernization efforts and strategic growth into high-demand international markets.
Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.
MUFG, a leading Japanese financial group, has completed a $106 million finance lease transaction with IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share. The agreement spans 12 years and is secured by two brand-new Airbus A321neoaircraft. This long-term lease reflects continued confidence in IndiGo’s growth trajectory and underscores the strategic role of finance leasing in supporting fleet modernization.
