AMS (UK) has successfully concluded the sale of two CFM56-5B6/3 engines, manufactured in 2008, on behalf of their owner. The engines, bearing serial numbers 697839 and 697840, were marketed through an exhaustive and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, demonstrating strong demand for mid-life engines in the secondary market.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation leasing company, has expanded its fleet portfolio with the purchase of three narrowbody aircraft. The acquisition includes two Airbus A319s currently leased to American Airlines and one Airbus A320 on lease to TAP Portugal.
Turkish Airlines has added another aircraft to its expanding fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605. The aircraft has been leased and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a member of the IAE V2500 engine family, well-known for its efficiency and reliability on short- and medium-haul routes.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
FL Technics, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services headquartered in Lithuania, has revealed its intent to acquire JOB AIR Technic, a Czech-based MRO company. The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of agreed closing conditions, including mandatory statutory and regulatory approvals.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, has added a new Airbus A320 to its growing fleet. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 4396, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines and is expected to serve high-demand domestic routes across China.
British Airways has expanded its short-haul fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3468, which will be operated by its London Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, supporting efficient operations across European routes.
Vueling, a leading low-cost carrier based in Spain and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received a leased Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6001. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, well-known for their reliability and performance in high-frequency short-haul operations.
