Volotea (Spain) has appointed Nathan Bailey as its new Fleet Director, strengthening the airline’s technical leadership team as it continues its fleet expansion and renewal strategy. Bailey joined the company in early 2025, and his promotion signals a strategic emphasis on experienced leadership to guide aircraft acquisition, leasing, and optimization processes.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
Air Travel, a regional airline based in China, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing serial number 8616, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B7/3 engines, a common and reliable engine type for the A320ceo family.
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has outlined its fleet development plan for 2025, projecting an increase from 192 aircraft at the end of 2024 to 196 by the close of 2025. The net growth follows a strategic adjustment involving the retirement of two Airbus A319s in the first quarter of 2025, and the expected delivery of six…
Air Cote d’Ivoire is broadening its operational capacity with the addition of a new A319 aircraft, serial 5400. This acquisition marks a significant step in the airline’s strategic fleet expansion efforts.
Skytrans, an Australian-based airline, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a second Airbus A319 aircraft, bearing the serial number 1740. This strategic addition aims to strengthen the airline’s charter operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has confirmed a wet lease agreement with Fly Air41, a Croatian carrier, for the temporary addition of an Airbus A319 to its fleet. The aircraft will be based in Frankfurt and will operate between May 1 and October 25, 2025, supporting Condor’s seasonal network expansion during the peak summer travel period.
BRA Braathens Regional Airways (Sweden) has officially taken delivery of one Airbus A319, further strengthening its fleet. The aircraft, identified by serial number 3346, is leased and powered by CFM56-5B6/3 engines, supplied by CFM International.
SkyWorks Holdings, a US-based aviation asset management and advisory firm, has released details of its 4Q 2024 activities, which include a range of sale, leaseback, and financing transactions across multiple aircraft types and global clients.
Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to modernize its fleet with 40 new Boeing B737-8 aircraft, starting in 2027. These aircraft will be allocated from a 2023 order placed by the Lufthansa Group, demonstrating the parent company’s commitment to optimizing its group-wide fleet strategy.
