FlyArystan, the low-cost division of Air Astana, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6614, on lease, as part of its ongoing network and fleet growth. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines manufactured by IAE, supporting cost-effective short- to medium-haul operations.
Air Astra, a private airline based in Bangladesh, has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition or lease of up to four Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft, with delivery targeted by the end of 2025. The carrier is open to dry lease or outright purchase arrangements, depending on the terms offered by potential lessors or sellers.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo under a wet lease arrangement with Avion Express, a Lithuanian ACMI operator. The aircraft is identified by serial number 4448 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a configuration that is atypical for the A320neo, which is usually equipped with either LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines.
Fly2Sky, a Slovak ACMI and charter operator, has officially commenced operations with Air Albania for the summer 2025 season, deepening its presence in the southeastern European aviation market. This development is part of a broader trend in which regional carriers collaborate on flexible fleet solutions during high-demand travel periods.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320 aircraft, on wet lease from Latvian ACMI operator SmartLynx. The aircraft, bearing serial number 2233, is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines, a reliable workhorse engine widely used across the A320 family.
Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.
Vueling (Spain) has received a new Airbus A320, serial number 3624, powered by International Aero Engines V2527E-A5 engines. The delivery comes just ahead of the 2025 summer travel season and bolsters the airline’s narrowbody capacity as it prepares for heightened intra-European demand.
flynas (Saudi Arabia) is significantly expanding its summer 2025 network with the addition of six new destinations, including Milan (Italy), Geneva (Switzerland), Krakow (Poland), Rize (Turkey), Casablanca (Morocco), and a new direct route between Jeddah and El Alamein (Egypt). These additions will bring the airline’s summer route network to over 20 cities, further reinforcing its role as a key player in regional and international low-cost travel.
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.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
