Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US) has acquired an Airbus A330-200, bearing serial number 1104, from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. The aircraft remains on operating lease with Hawaiian Airlines, and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, continuing its service within the carrier’s long-haul fleet.
Level, the low-cost long-haul airline brand under IAG (International Airlines Group), has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 877, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft will support the carrier’s transatlantic and leisure-focused network out of Barcelona El Prat Airport.
EgyptAir has expanded its long-haul capabilities with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 874, through a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4168A engines, offering proven performance for medium- and long-haul operations.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based engine leasing and asset management firm, has reported a series of transactions in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong activity in the secondary market for engines and airframes. The company leased out two CF6-80C engines and completed the sale of three additional engines alongside three Airbus A330-200 airframes, specifically serial numbers 970, 466, and…
Israir is actively considering a widebody fleet expansion, targeting either the Airbus A330-200 or the newer A330-900variant. The move reflects Israir’s growing ambitions to enter the medium- to long-haul market segment, enhancing its operational scope beyond current short-haul and regional routes.
Iran Air, the national flag carrier of Iran, has taken delivery of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, identified by serial numbers 1286 and 1322, both equipped with Trent 772B-60 engines from Rolls-Royce. The delivery marks a significant addition to the airline’s long-haul fleet as it works to modernize and restore its international reach.
Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
Plus Ultra, an airline based in Spain, has taken a strategic step in its fleet optimization by retiring its sole remaining A340, serial number 399. This decision is part of the airline’s broader initiative to streamline its operations and focus on the more fuel-efficient A330-200 aircraft. The retired A340 will be dismantled by AELS (Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions) in the Netherlands, ensuring…
