Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.
Ryanair has received a new Boeing 737-8200, known as the “Gamechanger” variant of the 737 MAX, marked by serial number 62389. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, offering significant efficiency gains over earlier models.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
mas, a Mexico-based cargo airline, has confirmed that its next Airbus A330-300P2F—serial number 1789—will be deployed under a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Galistair Malta. This strategic placement is part of mas’s broader plan to scale its freighter operations using third-party partnerships in Europe.
Lufthansa is reportedly evaluating the registration of its forthcoming Boeing 787 aircraft in Switzerland, rather than Germany or another EU country, as a strategy to mitigate the impact of ongoing tariffs stemming from trade tensions between the United States and the European Union.
LAM – Mozambique Airlines has significantly reduced the size of its operational fleet, now reportedly operating with only three aircraft after removing an unspecified number of Bombardier CRJ900s. The decision reflects a strategic fleet consolidation move amid financial and operational pressures.
JetSMART, the Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet with the delivery of serial number 12514. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney and was acquired on lease, supporting JetSMART’s ongoing fleet expansion across South America.
Delta Air Lines has added another Airbus A220-300 to its growing fleet with the delivery of the aircraft bearing serial number 55328. The aircraft is powered by PW1521G-3 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, offering significant improvements in fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
Croatia Airlines is set to expand its fleet with the addition of a third Airbus A220-300, which will enter service by 20 May 2025. This milestone marks a significant step in the airline’s fleet renewal program, with all three A220s expected to be operational by that date. The carrier is also scheduled to receive five additional A220 aircraft by the end of…
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12550, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, a fuel-efficient and environmentally improved powerplant developed by CFM International.
