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Vietjet Orders 20 Airbus A330-900s For Expansion

Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier known for its aggressive growth strategy in Asia-Pacific, has announced a landmark order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This move represents Vietjet’s first significant widebody order with Airbus and marks a pivotal shift in its long-term strategic planning, with the goal of expanding medium- and long-haul operations over the coming decade.

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EgyptAir Orders Ten A350-900s from Airbus

EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.

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Southwest Airlines Firms B737-7 Orders, Plans 50 Retirements

Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.

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AviLease Places First Direct Order With Boeing

AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has announced its first direct order with Boeing, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The deal includes a firm commitment for 20 Boeing B737-8 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. This order signals AviLease’s long-term confidence in the demand for narrowbody jets and its ambition to…

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United Airlines Confirmed As Buyer Of 40 A321neos Post-2030

United Airlines has been officially identified as the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin after 2030. The revelation adds clarity to Airbus’s backlog and underscores United’s continued commitment to fleet renewal and capacity expansion.

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Copa Holdings Exercises Options For Six More 737 MAX 8s

Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines based in Panama, has announced the exercise of purchase optionsfor six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The newly added aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2028, increasing the group’s firm order book to a total of 57 aircraft.

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China Airlines Orders 14 Boeing 777X Aircraft

China Airlines has announced a significant order with Boeing for 14 next-generation 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 passenger jets and 4 777-8 freighters (777-8F). The Taiwanese carrier also secured purchase options for an additional 5 777-9s and 4 777-8Fs, solidifying its long-term fleet modernization and cargo expansion plans.

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Saudia Group Orders Up To 20 A330neos For Fleet Expansion

Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.

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Thai Airways Reaffirms B787 Order, Eyes 35 More Aircraft

Thai Airways International has reaffirmed its commitment to fleet expansion as a core element of its strategic growth plan, confirming that its order for 45 Boeing 787 aircraft remains active, with deliveries set to begin from mid-2027. In addition to this substantial widebody order, the airline also announced intentions to procure an additional 35 aircraft, contingent on evolving market conditions and demand recovery.