Starlux is on the verge of a significant fleet milestone as it prepares to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, promising new long-haul opportunities and expanded premium capacity.
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Air New Zealand has posted its 2025 interim financial results, reflecting a net profit after taxation of $60.4 million, marking an 18% decline from the prior period. The airline attributes the decline to operating cost pressures and reduced revenue growth, amid a dynamic market environment.
Mexican carrier Aeromexico has recently taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-9, serial number 65041, equipped with advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest aircraft acquisition supports Aeromexico’s ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its expanding fleet. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12572, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A24 engines, continuing the airline’s shift toward greater efficiency and sustainability.
Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320. The aircraft, identified by serial number 1922, was acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a reliable variant from the V2500 series produced by IAE (International Aero Engines).
Airbus has initiated negotiations with Daher, a French aerospace company, for the potential acquisition of aerostructures subassembly activities related to the A320 family near Nantes, France. This move aligns with Airbus’s strategy to streamline its supply chain and strengthen its position in the aerostructures market.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
