CemAir (South Africa) has expanded its regional jet operations with the addition of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15038, and announced that another aircraft, serial 15207, is set to join the fleet in the near future. This move aligns with CemAir’s strategy of reinforcing its footprint in the Southern African regional market.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has released its operational update for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total of 158 transactions. These include commitments to purchase 125 aircraft, the delivery of 11 aircraft, the sale of four owned aircraft and one engine, and 16 new lease commitments. The report reflects a strong start to the year and reaffirms BOC Aviation’s active presence…
ACC Aviation (UK) has been appointed as the exclusive remarketing agent for an ERJ145MP, serial number 145360, owned by Galactic Aviation (Nigeria). The appointment underscores ACC Aviation’s expanding role in the secondary aircraft market, particularly across Africa.
Virgin Atlantic has officially joined the Boeing Landing Gear Exchange Program, a move that reinforces its long-term maintenance strategy for the B787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement will ensure the UK-based carrier has access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies, with support set to begin in 2026.
China’s imposition of retaliatory tariffs in response to trade policies introduced under US President Donald Trump is set to impact the financial feasibility of Boeing aircraft acquisitions by Chinese airlines. These tariffs, targeting key US exports, include significant increases on large civil aircraft, which could prompt Chinese carriers to rethink their fleet procurement strategies.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
United Airlines has added another advanced aircraft to its growing fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12354. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney, a model renowned for high efficiency and reduced emissions.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12464, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines manufactured by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Eurowings has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39394, under a wet lease agreement with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines and joins Eurowings’ fleet to help manage rising operational demand, particularly as the carrier gears up for the busy summer travel season.
Delta Air Lines is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding tariffs imposed on aircraft manufactured by Airbus, refusing to absorb the added costs associated with trade measures targeting European aerospace imports. The move marks a potential flashpoint in global aviation, as airlines across continents face increasing pressure from geopolitical economic policy shifts.
