Samoa Airways has successfully redelivered a DHC6-300 Twin Otter, serial 827, following an extensive 9-month refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This marks the first of three aircraft undergoing upgrades, with the remaining two expected to return to service in late 2025 and 2026.
Pobeda Airlines (Russia) is set to reclaim all Boeing 737s currently operated by sister airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya, reinforcing its commitment to a single-fleet strategy. The move aims to simplify operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has entered into a portfolio and asset sale agreementwith Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) (UAE), covering the sale of six leased aircraft. The deal, which includes two Airbus A320neo and four A321neo, is set to close by the end of October 2026.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) (US) has taken redelivery of its first Airbus A330-300P2F, serial 356, marking a milestone in the company’s expanding freighter fleet. The aircraft is set to be leased through ATSG’s subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), which specializes in freighter leasing solutions.
Tashkent-based cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200F, MSN 32386, from Titan Aviation Holdings, a freighter leasing subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. The aircraft, registered as UK75001, is 23.6 years old and will strengthen My Freighter’s cargo operations.
National Jet Express (NJE) has further strengthened its operations by adding two new aircraft to its fleet—a Q400, serial 4246, and an Embraer E190, serial 19000483. With these latest acquisitions, NJE’s total fleet now stands at 26 aircraft, reinforcing its regional and charter services across Australia.
XEJet (Nigeria) has announced a strategic partnership with Zela Aviation (Cyprus) to promote the ACMI leasing of its Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance XEJet’s presence in the regional leasing market, offering flexible capacity solutions for airlines in need of short-term or seasonal aircraft availability.
Western Air (Bahamas) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer ERJ145, serial 145643, powered by Rolls-Royce AE3007A1E engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s regional connectivity and fleet modernization strategy.
Southwest Airlines (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 42611, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition aligns with Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, ensuring greater fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, and environmental benefits.
