AirAsia Aviation Group, headquartered in Malaysia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of 50 A321XLR aircraft. In addition to this firm commitment, the group has retained conversion rights for another 20 aircraft, offering flexibility based on market dynamics and future growth.
Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to securing a major order for 20 A330neo aircraft from Malaysia Aviation Group, in what would mark a significant widebody acquisition for the Southeast Asian carrier. The deal is expected to be finalized and publicly announced later this week.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced a significant fleet modernization move with a firm order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and will span over approximately four years. This represents one of the largest regional jet commitments in SAS’s history and signals a transformative shift in its short-haul operations.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced plans to invest over $2 billion to expand its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A350-900s and eight A321neos. The move is part of the airline’s long-term strategy to modernize its fleet, improve fuel efficiency, and support network expansion across regional and long-haul markets.
Breeze Airways, the U.S.-based low-cost carrier, is considering the Airbus A220-500 as a key component of its future fleet renewal strategy. The stretched variant of the A220 series is still under evaluation by Airbus, and its formal launch would pave the way for carriers like Breeze to update and streamline their aircraft portfolio with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly…
STARLUX Airlines, the premium Taiwanese carrier, has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a major move to scale up its long-haul network and elevate its position in the Asia-Pacific premium travel segment. The new widebody aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the most powerful engines certified for commercial use on an Airbus…
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
MNG Airlines, a cargo carrier based in Türkiye, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbusfor the acquisition of two A350F aircraft. The agreement marks a significant step forward in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy and positions MNG Airlines among the first cargo operators in the region to commit to Airbus’s next-generation freighter.
