Greater Bay Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX, becoming the first Chinese carrier to induct the type into its fleet. The aircraft, registered B-KWA with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 64132 and line number (LN) 9221, was recently photographed on final approach to Boeing Field (BFI) on October 6, 2025, signaling its imminent handover.
A major milestone has been reached in Bahrain as the company’s newly acquired hangar complex has now been fully branded and upgraded, marking a significant step in strengthening its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
Air Astana Group has unveiled a broad expansion of its Middle East and Asian route networks for the autumn 2025 season, underscoring its dual-brand strategy through Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan. The move combines new routes, resumed services, and frequency increases from multiple hubs across Kazakhstan.
Edelweiss Air AG has officially retired its first Airbus A340-313, marking a milestone in the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft, registered HB-JMG (MSN 562), was originally delivered new to SWISS in 2003 before being transferred to Edelweiss under the same registration.
Airbus is reportedly preparing to unveil its newest widebody program, the A350neo, with an official launch expected in 2026, according to exclusive industry sources. The upcoming aircraft will represent a significant upgrade of the existing A350-900 and A350-1000 families, incorporating cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational performance and sustainability.
Aegean Airlines, through its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a brand-new ATR 72-600. The delivery marks an important milestone in the airline’s regional fleet renewal program, aimed at improving efficiency, passenger comfort, and connectivity across Greece and neighboring markets.
JetBlue has introduced its latest special livery, “Isla del Bluencanto”, dedicated to celebrating the culture, heritage, and people of Puerto Rico. The design, created by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez, was selected through a public vote and unveiled in a ceremony recognizing JetBlue’s long-standing commitment to the island, where the airline has been operating since 2002.
AerCap Holdings N.V., the global leader in aviation leasing, has reported a robust set of activities for the third quarter of 2025, completing a total of 146 transactions across aircraft, engines, and helicopters. The update highlights AerCap’s strong position in the aviation leasing market and its ability to manage an extensive global fleet portfolio.
Air Arabia, the Gulf-based low-cost carrier, is set to expand its operations into Turkey by launching new services to Istanbul and Trabzon, operated with its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The flights are scheduled to commence in October 2025, marking a key step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and network expansion strategy.
Air India has temporarily withdrawn one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners from service following an unusual in-flight incident in the United Kingdom. The aircraft, operating flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham on October 4, experienced the deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach to Birmingham Airport.
