HAECO, a global provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance services based in Hong Kong, has entered into a new agreement with PAL Express, the low-cost carrier of Philippine Airlines, to provide base maintenance services for its narrowbody fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The agreement will commence in 2025, further solidifying HAECO’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Arkia Israeli Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 3056. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by efficient CFM56-5B4/P engines, ensuring enhanced performance and reliability.
Avion Express Brasil, a Brazilian airline, has celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 3601. The aircraft was acquired on lease from Azorra, a prominent U.S.-based leasing company.
AirSial, a leading Pakistani airline, has finalized a lease agreement with DAE Capital, a prominent leasing company based in the UAE, for the addition of another Airbus A320 to its fleet. This move will bring the carrier’s total fleet to 10 aircraft by 2025, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the recent addition of two Airbus A320s leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based leasing giant. These arrivals bring the airline’s fleet size to 20, reinforcing its operational capacity and market presence.
Genesis, an Irish leasing company, has completed a significant transaction with its trading partner Carlyle Aviation Partners, also based in Ireland. The deal involves the acquisition of three aircraft, marking a notable development in Genesis’s growing portfolio.
Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to modernize its fleet with 40 new Boeing B737-8 aircraft, starting in 2027. These aircraft will be allocated from a 2023 order placed by the Lufthansa Group, demonstrating the parent company’s commitment to optimizing its group-wide fleet strategy.
MedSky Airways, a Libya-based carrier, has launched direct flights between Malta and Benghazi. The service commenced on January 16, 2025, utilizing the Airbus A320.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, identified by serial number 4438. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, known for their reliability and efficiency, further enhancing IndiGo’s growing fleet.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, has decommissioned its oldest aircraft to date, an Airbus A320 with serial number 401. This aircraft, which has served the airline for decades, is set to be dismantled, closing an important chapter in Lufthansa’s operational history.
