Air France Hop has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a leased Embraer E190, bearing manufacturer serial number 19000655. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E5 engines, part of GE Aerospace’s CF34 engine family widely used on E-Jet regional aircraft.
SWISS, the national carrier of Switzerland, is reconsidering the long-term viability of its nine Airbus A220-100 aircraft, prompted by continued technical challenges with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. The airline is reportedly weighing all options, including potential retirement or replacement of the fleet segment.
Royal Air Maroc has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 43350. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, reinforcing the airline’s modernization strategy and supporting growth on its medium-haul routes.
Qatar Airways has entered an agreement with Mammoth Freighters (US) for the conversion of five Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into freighters, responding to continued delivery delays of the B777-8F, for which the airline has 34 firm orders and 16 options. The first of the converted aircraft—a B777-200LRMF—is expected to be delivered later in 2025.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation financing company, has announced the successful closing of two senior secured loans to support Royal Jordanian’s acquisition of two newly delivered Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines. These engines will serve as critical support assets for the airline’s growing Embraer E2 fleet.
China Southern has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12736, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, which offer significant performance and efficiency advantages over previous-generation powerplants.
China Express Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12689. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, a highly efficient propulsion system designed for lower fuel burn and reduced emissions.
Allegiant has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the recent acquisition of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68020. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, signifying the airline’s latest step in transitioning to more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Air Ghana has made strategic changes to its cargo operations by updating its fleet through wet leases to support DHL Gabon services and other logistics needs. The airline has taken on a Boeing 737-800F, serial number 33805, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore (Slovakia), replacing a previous B737-800F, serial number 28328, also sourced from AirExplore.
Air France has expanded its widebody fleet with the recent delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, identified by serial number 739. This latest aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, reinforcing the airline’s strategy of operating newer, fuel-efficient aircraft on its long-haul routes.
