China United Airlines has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Osaka Kansai International Airport starting March 30, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, enhancing connectivity between China and Japan.
United Airlines has revised its aircraft delivery expectations for 2025, citing delays from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The carrier now plans to take delivery of 71 narrow-body aircraft and 10 wide-body aircraft, a reduction from the 100 deliveries originally anticipated.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, has shared projections that Boeing will increase the monthly production rate of its B737 MAX aircraft to 38 units by the end of summer 2025. Additionally, production could climb to 42 units per month by October 2025, subject to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
HAECO, a global provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance services based in Hong Kong, has entered into a new agreement with PAL Express, the low-cost carrier of Philippine Airlines, to provide base maintenance services for its narrowbody fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The agreement will commence in 2025, further solidifying HAECO’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China, has announced plans to add four more Boeing 777 Freighters (B777Fs) to its fleet by the end of 2025. This expansion will increase the airline’s total freighter fleet to 18 units, enhancing its capacity to meet growing demand for air cargo services.
Electra Airways, a Bulgarian airline specializing in ACMI and charter operations, has announced its ambitious plans to expand its fleet in the coming years. The airline aims to grow its fleet to 12 narrowbody Airbus A320 family aircraft by 2025, with further expansion to 15 aircraft by 2026.
AirSial, a leading Pakistani airline, has finalized a lease agreement with DAE Capital, a prominent leasing company based in the UAE, for the addition of another Airbus A320 to its fleet. This move will bring the carrier’s total fleet to 10 aircraft by 2025, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the recent addition of two Airbus A320s leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based leasing giant. These arrivals bring the airline’s fleet size to 20, reinforcing its operational capacity and market presence.
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, has announced plans to expand its global network with new routes to Minneapolis and Auckland. The airline intends to commence flights to Minneapolis in April or May 2025, while the Auckland route will be introduced via Singapore, further enhancing Turkish Airlines’ connectivity across continents.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has announced plans to raise its production capacity for the C919 single-aisle aircraft to 50 units in 2025. This move signals the company’s efforts to solidify its position in the competitive narrow-body aircraft market, dominated by Airbus and Boeing.
