SalamAir is taking steps to expand its fleet, formally requesting 10 Airbus A320 aircraft from multiple leasing companies. This initiative is a key part of the airline’s strategic growth plan for the next five years, aimed at increasing capacity and meeting rising passenger demand.
Aero K (South Korea) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing serial number 2612. The aircraft is on lease and is powered by CFM56-5B6/P engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet.
Air India Express has expanded its fleet with the addition of four leased Airbus aircraft, comprising three A320s and one A320neo. The A320s—with serial numbers 6446, 6690, and 6715—are powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, while the A320neo, serial 11779, is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines.
Air Albania has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, acquired on a wet lease agreement from Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The aircraft, bearing serial number 3055, is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines and is set to support the airline’s operational demands.
Aeroflot Technics (Russia) has announced plans to broaden its maintenance and repair competencies, focusing on engine overhauls for A320, B737, and B777 aircraft. The company aims to complete the development of these new MRO capabilities by April 2025.
Maverick Horizon, an Ireland-based aviation company, executed key aircraft transactions in 2024 as part of its fleet optimization strategy.
Flybondi has expanded its fleet by adding a third Airbus A320, bearing serial number 4683, under a wet-lease agreement with Avion Express (Lithuania). This aircraft will remain in Flybondi’s operations for the remainder of the Southern Hemisphere summer 2025 season, helping the airline accommodate increased seasonal demand.
AviaAM Leasing has successfully completed the sale of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5089, to Thai SmartLynx. This transaction marks the first aircraft addition to Thai SmartLynx’s fleet, supporting the airline’s entry into the Thai aviation market.
Air Arabia has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 6072. The aircraft, registered as A6-AQQ, was delivered on January 30, 2025 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability.
Fly Vaayu, the United Arab Emirates’ dedicated narrow-body freighter airline, is set to expand its fleet by adding up to two more Airbus A320P2F aircraft in 2025. The first of these, an A321P2F, bearing serial number 2164, will join the airline in the coming months.
