Southwind Airlines, a Turkish carrier, has recently expanded its narrowbody fleet with the acquisition of two Airbus A321 aircraft, formerly operated by Armenian Airlines. The jets bear serial numbers 3106 and 5282, adding to Southwind’s growing capacity in the single-aisle segment.
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.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has leased an Airbus A321 aircraft from GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI operator, in response to ongoing engine-related fleet challenges. The lease arrangement provides much-needed capacity as the airline manages multiple aircraft grounded due to extended maintenance cycles and parts availability issues.
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%.
Maverick Horizon, the Irish aviation investment and asset management firm, has announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1946, from leading lessor AerCap, also based in Ireland. The transaction reflects Maverick Horizon’s ongoing efforts to expand and optimize its managed portfolio of mid-life narrowbody aircraft.
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, is set to continue its strategic fleet expansion with the upcoming delivery of its 15th aircraft in June 2025—an Airbus A321 acquired on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland). A second A321 is also scheduled to arrive in July, further strengthening the airline’s mid-capacity aircraft portfolio.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter operator, has announced plans to transition to a single-type fleetby mid-2025. The airline will operate exclusively Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft while scaling down its A321F freighter operations.
AlMasria Universal Airlines (Egypt) has received one A321, serial 1004, powered by V2533-A5 engines, reinforcing its fleet for scheduled and charter operations. FULL ARTICLE AlMasria Universal Airlines (Egypt) has taken delivery of one Airbus A321, serial 1004, powered by V2533-A5 engines. This latest addition enhances the airline’s capacity and operational efficiency, supporting its network expansion across domestic and international routes.
Spirit Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12330. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, enhancing fuel efficiency and operational performance.
