Spirit Airlines, a prominent low-cost carrier in the United States, has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Courtto complete the sale of 23 Airbus aircraft, comprising A320 and A321 models, to GA Telesis (GAT), a leading aviation solutions company. This transaction marks a significant development in Spirit Airlines’ restructuring efforts.
Fly All Ways, an airline based in Suriname, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320. This marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s expansion plans, as the aircraft will support operations across key destinations in the Caribbean, South America, and North America.
DAT, a Denmark-based airline, has officially retired its Airbus A320, identified by serial 839. The aircraft, which has served the airline for years, is now scheduled for dismantling.
Air Arabia, based in the UAE, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320, identified by serial number 5675. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, further enhancing the airline’s operational efficiency and fleet capabilities.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing operational challenges with 17 of its 34 aircraft grounded due to a critical shortage of spare parts. The grounded fleet includes seven Boeing 777s, seven Airbus A320s, and three ATRs, significantly impacting the airline’s capacity to maintain its scheduled operations.
Air Transat, a Canadian airline, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 on wet lease from Smartwings, a carrier based in Czechia. The aircraft, identified by serial number 3762, is powered by CFM56-5B4 engines, a popular and reliable choice for narrow-body aircraft.
EPCOR (Netherlands) and Philippine Airlines (Philippines) have announced a strategic partnership for the maintenance of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet. This agreement specifically focuses on the APU131-9A, a critical component ensuring reliable onboard power and system functionality.
Air Cairo has announced ambitious fleet expansion plans, targeting a fleet of 40 aircraft by March 2025. This growth includes the addition of seven Airbus A320s throughout the year. These developments are part of the airline’s long-term strategy to increase its fleet size to 72 aircraft by 2032.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) has announced the addition of another Airbus A320 to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 2665, marks the sixth Airbus family aircraft in Centrum Air’s growing portfolio, showcasing the airline’s steady expansion strategy.
Air Arabia (UAE) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one A320, serial 7426, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, which offer reliability and efficiency in operations. This addition aligns with Air Arabia’s commitment to enhancing its fleet capacity and meeting increasing passenger demand across its network.
