Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a six-year lease agreement with Clic Air of Colombia for one ATR72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, currently undergoing return processing from its previous operator, is expected to be delivered to Clic Air within the coming weeks, further expanding the carrier’s growing regional fleet.
Airzena, the flag carrier of Georgia, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-900ER, bearing serial number 41534. The aircraft is on lease and is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, further enhancing the airline’s medium-haul capabilities as it continues its post-pandemic recovery and regional growth strategy.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has received court approval to proceed with a series of strategic agreements with Boeing that are expected to yield significant benefits for the airline. These agreements form a crucial part of GOL’s broader financial and operational restructuring efforts, supporting the airline’s continued fleet modernization and long-term stability.
Boeing has reached a settlement in two lawsuits stemming from the fatal Ethiopian Airlines B737 MAX crash in 2019, resolving the cases just days before a high-profile civil trial was set to begin. The legal action was part of broader litigation brought by families of the 157 victims who lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred near Addis Ababa shortly…
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has further expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12520. The aircraft is equipped with PW1133G-JM engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, and reflects the airline’s ongoing investment in fuel-efficient, high-capacity aircraft to meet rising demand across its domestic and regional network.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12451. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supplied by CFM International, and marks another step in the airline’s transition to a more fuel-efficient, next-generation fleet.
Thai Airways International has reaffirmed its commitment to fleet expansion as a core element of its strategic growth plan, confirming that its order for 45 Boeing 787 aircraft remains active, with deliveries set to begin from mid-2027. In addition to this substantial widebody order, the airline also announced intentions to procure an additional 35 aircraft, contingent on evolving market conditions and demand recovery.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68632. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, supplied by CFM International, and represents another step in the airline’s continued modernization of its all-Boeing fleet.
Skytrans, a regional carrier based in Australia, has taken delivery of a De Havilland Canada DHC8-200, identified by serial number 430. The turboprop aircraft is powered by PW123C engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada, supporting the airline’s expansion across underserved routes in northern and remote parts of the country.
