Pratt & Whitney (US) and Delta Air Lines (US) have entered into a long-term agreement to expand the GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps’ Atlanta facility. This move reflects growing global demand for GTF maintenance support and aims to transform the facility into one of the largest GTF MRO centers in the world over the next decade.
Lufthansa City Airlines, the newly launched subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12540 and powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This marks the beginning of a significant fleet expansion plan as the airline prepares to scale its short- and medium-haul operations across Europe.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a six-year lease agreement with Clic Air of Colombia for one ATR72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, currently undergoing return processing from its previous operator, is expected to be delivered to Clic Air within the coming weeks, further expanding the carrier’s growing regional fleet.
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has further expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12520. The aircraft is equipped with PW1133G-JM engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, and reflects the airline’s ongoing investment in fuel-efficient, high-capacity aircraft to meet rising demand across its domestic and regional network.
Skytrans, a regional carrier based in Australia, has taken delivery of a De Havilland Canada DHC8-200, identified by serial number 430. The turboprop aircraft is powered by PW123C engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada, supporting the airline’s expansion across underserved routes in northern and remote parts of the country.
SAS, the flag carrier of Sweden, has added a new ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to its fleet, identified by serial number 1254. The aircraft is operated by Braathens Regional Airlines (Sweden) and is powered by PW127M enginesproduced by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12385, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This addition supports United’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving efficiency and passenger experience across its domestic and transcontinental operations.
FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express in the United States, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F freighter, serial number 1765. The aircraft is operated by Swiftair, based in Spain, and is powered by PW127M engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The newly delivered jets bear serial numbers 19020168 and 19020169, and are powered by PW1900G geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.
