ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, bearing the serial number 55323. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
Delta Air Lines has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing the serial number 2076. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines, marks the fifth delivery in a series of multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transactions between ACG and Air India Express.
Avation PLC, a Singapore-based commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, has announced an agreement to acquire an Airbus A320 aircraft currently leased to Etihad Airways. This strategic acquisition is expected to finalize in March 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, and is set to enhance Avation’s narrow-body aircraft portfolio while diversifying its revenue streams.
ANA Holdings has placed a major order for 77 new aircraft, including 68 firm orders and 9 options, as part of its strategy to expand and modernize its fleet. The order comprises aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer, supporting both its full-service and low-cost carrier operations.
In a strategic move to enhance its fleet’s efficiency and performance, ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation, has announced an order exceeding 75 LEAP engines from CFM International. This order encompasses both installed engines and spares, reflecting ANA’s commitment to modernizing its aircraft fleet.
AirSial, a private airline headquartered in Pakistan, has recently augmented its operational capacity by leasing an Airbus A320-214, identified by the serial number 4133. This aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability.
Boeing has announced that Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Mike Delaney will retire later this year, concluding a distinguished career spanning nearly 40 years with the aerospace giant. The company plans to appoint a successor in the coming weeks to ensure a seamless transition in this critical role.
flydubai has opted to extend the leases on four Boeing 737-800 aircraft that were originally scheduled for return to their lessors. This decision comes as the airline did not receive any of the aircraft contractually expected for delivery in 2024, affecting its planned fleet expansion.
Cebu Pacific CEO Mike Szucs has expressed interest in the development of a potential narrowbody airliner by Embraer, highlighting its potential to enhance global aircraft availability and stimulate competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Szucs noted that such an aircraft could be an attractive addition to the market, offering airlines more options and potentially improving supply dynamics.
