AviLease, the Saudi Arabia-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced a major fleet acquisition plan with Airbus, placing firm orders for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement includes provisions to expand the order to as many as 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos, reflecting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has confirmed a large-scale aircraft acquisition agreement with Boeing, solidifying plans to modernize and expand its fleet. The firm order includes 23 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and options for up to 22 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, reinforcing the carrier’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
Eastar Jet, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has announced a planned capital increase of $43.9 million, set to be completed within June 2025. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the airline’s financial foundation and enable fleet growth as it continues its recovery in the post-pandemic aviation environment.
Airbus has announced a significant executive reshuffle, appointing Benoit Schultz as Chief Procurement Officer, effective 01 October 2025. Schultz succeeds Jurgen Westermeier, who will assume dual leadership roles as President of Airbus in India and Head of South Asia beginning 01 September 2025. Meanwhile, Remi Maillard will become EVP Engineering of Commercial Aircraft and Head of Technology.
Southwest Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68892, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering significant performance improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
Braathens Regional Airways, based in Sweden, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 aircraft under a lease agreement, signaling continued investment in regional fleet modernization. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 1262and is equipped with PW127M engines, a proven turboprop model manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Boeing has completed the delivery of a new B787-9 Dreamliner to Juneyao Air of China, signifying a notable development in commercial aircraft deliveries amid a period of improving trade relations between the United States and China. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 65433, marking a continued expansion of Juneyao Air’s widebody fleet.
nada has taken delivery of a new A220-300 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 55355, in a move that continues the airline’s modernization of its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, which is known for its fuel efficiency and reduced noise footprint.
