Grupo Viva Aerobus, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a difficult first quarter for 2025 with total operating revenues down 20.7% to $491 million, accompanied by a net loss of $42 million. Despite the downturn, the airline maintains a strong cash and cash equivalents position of $780 million, which provides a cushion for near-term operations.
easyJet, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, has added a new Airbus A320 to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 5688, is equipped with CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines and is intended to support the airline’s high-frequency European route network.
Condor has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3275, under a wet lease arrangement from Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter service provider. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a member of the V2500 family developed by International Aero Engines, widely used in the A320ceo fleet.
Ashland Place Finance, a U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has completed two new aircraft leasing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, headquartered in the UAE. The transaction includes two Airbus A320 aircraft now on operating lease with Peach Aviation of Japan and Volaris of Mexico, enhancing both carriers’ narrowbody fleets.
Beijing Capital Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6730, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The aircraft joins the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, serving domestic and regional routes across China and nearby Asian markets.
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.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
Air Algerie has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a second Airbus A320, acquired under a wet lease arrangement from Amelia, a French regional carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial number 4335, joins the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet as it works to boost regional connectivity and capacity.
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier focused on connecting secondary European cities, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 3477, through a lease agreement with Global Aviation. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, and is expected to support the airline’s summer 2025 capacity ramp-up.
