Boeing has announced a leadership transition in its finance division with the appointment of Jesus Malave as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 15 August 2025. He will succeed Brian West, who will take on a new role as Senior Advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg.
World Star Aviation (UK) has arranged and structured the acquisition of four Airbus A319 aircraft, all currently leased to easyJet (UK), in a transaction that also marks the first deployment of Xiamen Aircraft Leasing’s (XMAL)newly established Irish platform, called Renew Star.
Turkish Airlines has added another aircraft to its expanding fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605. The aircraft has been leased and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a member of the IAE V2500 engine family, well-known for its efficiency and reliability on short- and medium-haul routes.
Transpordi Varahaldus (TVH), the Estonian government-owned aircraft lessor, has signed an agreement to sell seven Bombardier CRJ900NG aircraft to EIC Aircraft Leasing, a subsidiary of Regional One (US). The transaction, valued at US$37.5 million, represents a significant portfolio reshaping for the state-owned entity.
Singapore Airlines continues its narrowbody fleet modernization with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44266, and equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International. This aircraft joins the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet, supporting regional growth and operational efficiency.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced a significant fleet modernization move with a firm order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and will span over approximately four years. This represents one of the largest regional jet commitments in SAS’s history and signals a transformative shift in its short-haul operations.
Qatar Airways has received a Boeing 787-8 aircraft under a wet lease arrangement from Oman Air, further enhancing its widebody fleet for medium to long-haul operations. The aircraft is identified by serial number 42379 and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, developed by GE Aviation for optimal fuel efficiency and range performance.
Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish long-haul airline, has expanded its widebody operations by adding a new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet. This recent addition brings the airline’s total number of A330 family aircraft to six, reinforcing its capacity on long-haul routes and replacing an older A340-300 previously in service.
Mexicana, the newly relaunched Mexican national airline, has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion and modernization plans. The aircraft, with serial number 19020186, is powered by PW1900G engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine family.
