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.
Ascend Airways is set to accelerate its fleet expansion in early 2025, with the addition of one Boeing B737-800 in February and two B737-8 aircraft in March and April. The airline, under the leadership of CEO Alastair Willson, aims to gradually grow its fleet to 15-20 aircraft to meet its operational goals.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a leading US-based aircraft lessor, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement with Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier. The deal includes one A330neo and seven A321 aircraft, finalized in December 2024. Additionally, a second A330neo is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025.
Challenge Group, a Malta-based aviation company, has achieved a significant milestone by registering Europe’s first B777-300ERSF under its 9H Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This marks the introduction of the B777-300ERSF, a converted freighter, into the European market, with the group planning to receive two units in 2025.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.
Croatia Airlines, the national carrier of Croatia, has announced ambitious plans to expand its destination network in 2025. The airline is considering the introduction of up to eight new routes from its hub in Zagreb, with Lisbon as one of the highlighted destinations.
