Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
American Eagle, the regional brand under which several independent carriers operate on behalf of American Airlines, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E170 aircraft, identified by serial number 17000104. This aircraft is powered by CF34-8E5 engines, a reliable engine series developed by GE Aviation, specifically designed for regional jets in the 70-90 seat category.
Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.
VietJet Air, a prominent Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has lost a legal battle in a London court and is now liable to pay $181 million to FW Aviation (UK) for breaching aircraft lease agreements involving Airbus A321 aircraft. The court ruled that the termination notices served by FW Aviation were valid and enforceable, ending VietJet’s challenge.
Xiamen Airlines, a major Chinese carrier based in Fujian Province, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 64677, as part of its expanding narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s modernization and sustainability goals.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, as part of its fleet expansion and renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International, reinforcing WestJet’s investment in fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
United Airlines has received one new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67644, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International. This addition is part of United’s comprehensive fleet modernization program aimed at expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency on high-density domestic routes.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68891, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International, supporting enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
