EJS, a UK-based aviation company, has taken delivery of an ATR72-200F aircraft, serial number 419, previously operated by Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. The aircraft is scheduled for teardown in May 2025 as part of a structured asset retirement and parts recovery initiative in collaboration with ALL4JETS, a Poland-based aviation services provider.
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Spirit Airlines (US) has secured $150 million in compensation from Pratt & Whitney, addressing financial losses stemming from GTF engine removals affecting its Airbus fleet. The airline anticipates further payments, as engine replacement and maintenance challenges are expected to continue through 2026 and beyond.
Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace manufacturer based in the United States, has announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center in the Netherlands. The center is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies aimed at advancing energy efficiency and sustainable aviation.
In a move to bolster its regional fleet capabilities, QantasLink, the regional airline subsidiary of Australia’s flagship carrier Qantas, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300. This aircraft, bearing the serial number 55340, represents a strategic enhancement of QantasLink’s service offerings across its domestic network.
Unical Aviation, based in the US, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by acquiring a fleet of A320neoairframes, setting up the industry’s first dedicated disassembly program for Airbus’s neo-family aircraft. The disassembly operations will be conducted by ecube, a specialist in aircraft end-of-life solutions, located in the UK. These operations are scheduled to commence in April 2025.
JetSMART, a low-cost carrier based in Chile, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12283. This aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, enhancing the airline’s operational efficiency and sustainability.
Wizz Air Malta has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, further strengthening its operations across Europe and beyond. The aircraft, identified by serial number 12408, is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
