LATAM Brasil, a leading carrier in South America, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, serial number 8702, acquired on lease and powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This aircraft supports the airline’s goal of maintaining efficient and sustainable operations on its domestic and short-haul regional routes.
Airbus, Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer, delivered approximately 55 commercial aircraft in April 2025, maintaining steady output despite ongoing challenges with engine supply chains, particularly for its high-demand A320neo family. The shortage of engines continues to disrupt production schedules and delay customer deliveries.
LATAM Brasil has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, expanding its narrowbody fleet as part of its modernization and efficiency improvement strategy. The aircraft is identified by serial number 12538 and is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, a member of Pratt & Whitney’s advanced GTF engine family.
Air India has commenced a wide-ranging $400 million fleet interior refurbishment program, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and modernize its in-service aircraft. The project covers a total of 67 aircraft, with the work scheduled over a two-year period as the airline undergoes a brand transformation under Tata Group ownership.
SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12565. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, and will serve as a cornerstone in the airline’s drive for greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
SAS Connect, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) based in Sweden, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, serial number 12528, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines supplied by CFM International. The aircraft represents another step in SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal initiative aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12548, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A24 engines. This delivery reinforces the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and environmental sustainability.
PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost airline, has announced the continuation of its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with SkyUp Malta for four aircraft, extending the arrangement through 2027. This move solidifies PLAY’s operational capacity and network flexibility as it scales up during peak travel seasons.
China Southern has taken delivery of three Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including one A319neo (MSN 12495), one A320neo (MSN 12516), and one A321neo (MSN 12569). All three jets are powered by LEAP-series enginessupplied by CFM International, with the A319neo and A320neo using LEAP-1A26 engines and the A321neo equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines.
