flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
DHL Aviation, a major global logistics carrier under the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Airbus A300B4-600F freighter, serial number 557, to be operated by its German subsidiary EAT Leipzig. The aircraft is powered by PW4158 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12569, marking another addition to its growing fleet of new-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, developed by CFM International.
Austrian Airlines has initiated a strategic review of its regional fleet, focusing specifically on options to replace its 17 Embraer E195 aircraft with newer-generation alternatives. The move reflects the airline’s efforts to modernize its operations and improve fleet efficiency, particularly within its European network.
Alliance Airlines, based in Australia, has expanded its Embraer fleet with the delivery of a new E190 aircraft, bearing serial number 19000045. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, manufactured by GE Aviation, further strengthening the airline’s operational capacity and fleet consistency.
Alaska Airlines is set to take delivery of its first three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the coming weeks, all configured with 161 seats, including an increased number of first class seats. The deliveries represent the first step in a broader fleet and cabin upgrade initiative that will continue into 2026.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
Boeing has appointed Stacie Sire as the new vice president and managing director of the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) and chief engineer for Boeing India. She succeeds Ahmed Elsherbini, taking the helm of one of Boeing’s key global engineering and R&D hubs outside the United States.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has publicly reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting its recovery trajectoryamid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. As the geopolitical conflict continues to cast uncertainty over global aerospace markets, Boeing emphasized that it still plans to deliver approximately 50 aircraft to Chinese customers this year.
