Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, has added a new Airbus A320 to its growing fleet. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 4396, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines and is expected to serve high-demand domestic routes across China.
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12721, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization initiative. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
CDB Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, has completed the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost airline. The addition of these next-generation narrowbodies underscores Volaris’ ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to significantly expand its fleet to approximately 70 aircraft, with the majority being Boeing 737 models. This expansion is intended to strengthen the carrier’s market presence from its main bases at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
ASL Airlines Australia has announced the leasing of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with delivery scheduled for late July 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 28595, will further support ASL’s expanding cargo operations in the Australasian region.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.
Nesma Airlines, based in Egypt, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 5995. The aircraft is leased and comes equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, marking another step in the airline’s expansion and fleet renewal strategy.
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing manufacturer serial number 3983. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B6/3 engines, a widely used and proven engine model known for its reliability and efficiency in short- to medium-haul operations.
Jetstar Airways, the Australian low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has received a new Airbus A320, identified by serial number 12545, expanding its short-haul fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions compared to older variants.
