Centrum Air has officially become Uzbekistan’s largest private operator of the Airbus A321neo, following the delivery of its third aircraft of this type, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s rapid growth trajectory. The newly acquired A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12499 and registered locally as UK32132, was delivered from Airbus’s Hamburg facility to Tashkent on July 19.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
Cebu Pacific has marked a major fleet milestone with the delivery of a new Airbus A330neo, bringing its total fleet to 100 aircraft. The delivered aircraft carries serial number 2095 and is the second of four A330neos scheduled for delivery in 2025. The carrier anticipates receiving a total of seven aircraft during the year.
Nepal Airlines has now repaid $3.9 million in loan installments tied to the financing of its commercial aircraft fleet, consisting of two narrowbody and two widebody aircraft. This repayment is part of the carrier’s obligations from loans obtained for the acquisition of these aircraft during an earlier fleet modernization phase.
Air Belgium has announced plans to phase out its two A330-200F aircraft by the end of August 2025, marking a significant change in the airline’s cargo operations. These aircraft have been operating under a lease agreement with Altavair AirFinance, a U.S.-based lessor specializing in commercial aircraft financing and leasing solutions.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish long-haul airline, has expanded its widebody operations by adding a new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet. This recent addition brings the airline’s total number of A330 family aircraft to six, reinforcing its capacity on long-haul routes and replacing an older A340-300 previously in service.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced that it is postponing the retirement of several of its Airbus A330s and Boeing 737-800s due to delays in the delivery of B787-9 Dreamliners, originally scheduled to arrive earlier. The delays may also result in compensation payments from Boeing, according to Chairman George Kao.
Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.
Airhub Aviation, a global aviation asset management and leasing company and part of GetJet Aviation Holdings, has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Airbus for direct access to engineering services and certified upgrades. This strategic partnership will enable Airhub to enhance its asset lifecycle services, particularly for midlife and end-of-life Airbus aircraft.
VietJet Air, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has significantly expanded its relationship with Rolls-Royce through a major engine acquisition. The airline has placed an order for 40 Trent 7000 engines to power its fleet of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft, further supported by a long-term TotalCare® service agreement for engine maintenance.
