China Southern, one of China’s largest carriers, has officially taken delivery of a COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 00024, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines manufactured by CFM International. The delivery represents the airline’s commitment to supporting domestic aircraft production and diversifying its narrowbody fleet.
Centrum Air, a growing carrier based in Uzbekistan, has added a used Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1074, to its fleet. The aircraft is operated by fellow Uzbek airline My Freighter and is powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, produced by Rolls-Royce.
American Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing serial number 66010. The aircraft is equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, continuing the airline’s strategy of operating fuel-efficient and environmentally optimized aircraft for international routes.
Airseven, a Danish charter airline, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 35271. The aircraft is operated by Copenhagen Airtaxi, also based in Denmark, and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a popular and widely used engine type for this aircraft model.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading aviation lessor and asset manager, has successfully closed three Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling $64.8 million in financing. The deals cover the acquisition of two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and one LEAP-1A engine, providing flexible long-term financing solutions for high-demand powerplants.
United Airlines has strengthened its narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of two next-generation aircraft: a Boeing 737-9, serial number 43448, powered by CFM LEAP-1B28 engines, and an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12424, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. These additions reflect United’s strategic fleet renewal plan as it focuses on operating a modern, fuel-efficient single-aisle fleet.
Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12548, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A24 engines. This delivery reinforces the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and environmental sustainability.
Star Air, a fast-growing Indian regional airline, has taken delivery of its 10th Embraer E175, signaling continued confidence in regional jet operations. The airline has ambitious plans to add four more E175s by March 2026 and to expand its total fleet to 25 aircraft by March 2027, according to recent announcements.
QantasLink, the regional arm of Qantas, has expanded its turboprop fleet with the addition of a De Havilland Canada Q400, serial number 4460. The aircraft is operated by Sunstate Airlines, a wholly owned Qantas subsidiary, and is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW150A engines.
