SMBC Aviation Capital has placed ten Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft with Vietnam Airlines in a major lease agreement set to reshape the Vietnamese flag carrier’s single-aisle fleet strategy and bolster its network expansion efforts across Asia.
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Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national airline, is reportedly on the verge of securing a significant aircraft deal with Airbus, aimed at enhancing its long and medium-haul fleet capabilities.
Air France-KLM has revised its Airbus A350F freighter order, reducing the total from eight to six aircraft as part of an updated fleet strategy. The adjusted order will see the aircraft split between Air France and Martinair, optimizing the group’s cargo operations while aligning with evolving market demand and operational efficiency goals.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to end its fuel hedging policy, marking a major shift in the airline’s financial strategy. The carrier has been one of the few remaining US airlines actively engaged in the oil derivatives market, historically using fuel hedging as a key tool to protect against fuel price volatility.
Gulf Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A320-251N, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12492 and registered as A9C-TG, will feature a two-class cabin configuration with 16 business class seats and 120 economy seats, totaling 136 passengers.
Royal Air Maroc is on the verge of expanding its single-aisle fleet, preparing for the imminent arrival of a brand new Boeing 737-8 MAX registered as CN-RHS (MSN 44336), fitted with CFM International LEAP-1B engines.
