Qatar Airways has taken delivery of a milestone Boeing 777-9 test aircraft, setting the stage for advanced operational evaluations and future fleet evolution.
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AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
Air Macau has announced the retirement of its A330-300 aircraft, with operations scheduled to end on 31 December 2024. The aircraft, which has been an integral part of the airline’s fleet, is leased from Air China.
JetBlue has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet, closing a chapter on nearly two decades of service and finalizing its transition to a next-generation all-Airbus narrowbody lineup. The final E190 revenue flight, operated on September 9, 2025, flew between New York JFK and Boston Logan, the same cities that launched JetBlue’s E190 service back in 2005.
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, is set to expand its fleet with the addition of 14 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, powered by CFM International engines. The airline expects these deliveries to bring its total A321neo fleet to 23 aircraft by the end of summer 2025. However, some of these aircraft deliveries will be delayed, leading to higher operational costs during the transition period.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A319, featuring serial number 12195. This aircraft is powered by efficient LEAP-1A26 engines, developed by CFM International, offering superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Wizz Air (Hungary) CEO Jozsef Varadi has raised concerns about the prolonged impact of issues with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines affecting the airline’s fleet. Varadi stated that the engine problems could persist for four to five years, significantly impacting operations. The airline anticipates that 40 aircraft will remain grounded through fiscal 2026 due to these ongoing challenges.
