Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing manufacturer serial number 3983. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B6/3 engines, a widely used and proven engine model known for its reliability and efficiency in short- to medium-haul operations.
Skytrans, an Australian regional and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a second Airbus A319, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1740. The aircraft is now available for immediate ACMI leasing and charter operations, with its base of operations set in Perth.
Croatia Airlines is continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal with the scheduled delivery of two Airbus A220-300s, bearing serial numbers 55363 and 55357, later in June 2025. This fleet expansion is part of a phased transition away from older aircraft models and toward more fuel-efficient, next-generation airframes.
Shenzhen Airlines, a key Chinese carrier and member of the Star Alliance, has announced the planned sale of five Airbus A319 aircraft as it moves forward with its broader fleet modernization strategy. The decision reflects the airline’s continued efforts to reduce the average age of its fleet, improve fuel efficiency, and align its aircraft portfolio with evolving market…
SMBC Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, has announced the successful closing of a sustainability-linked secured aircraft financing facility, backed by export credit agency (ECA) support. The transaction was executed with HSBC (UK) acting as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), ECA Lender, Sustainability Coordinator, and Agent. The financing was further supported by Bpifrance Assurance Export (France) and will be used to finance A320neo…
GlobalX, a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to expand its fleet to 35 aircraft by the end of 2027. The carrier’s fleet strategy includes a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with a schedule of deliveries and returns occurring throughout 2025.
Air Serbia has announced plans to retire two Airbus A319 aircraft from its fleet following the summer 2025 travel season, as part of an ongoing fleet modernization initiative. The aircraft will be replaced by a mix of Embraer E195s and Airbus A320s, allowing the airline to optimize both capacity and operational efficiency.
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.
