Hawaiian Airlines has finalized a major milestone in its dedicated freighter operations with the delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A330-300P2F aircraft from Amazon. The freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1205, marks the completion of an agreement that significantly expanded the airline’s presence in the cargo sector.
Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has announced plans to return six additional aircraft and one engine to their respective lessors as part of its ongoing fleet restructuring strategy. With this latest move, the total number of aircraft that the airline intends to phase out now stands at 17.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
AirAsia X reported a net profit of $11.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a modest 3% increase in revenue to $222.3 million. The Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost carrier continues its post-pandemic recovery and has made key progress toward restoring full operations.
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines and flyadeal of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)aimed at exploring strategic joint commercial initiatives between the two low-cost carriers. The agreement outlines the mutual intention to collaborate in optimizing aircraft utilization and expanding seasonal capacity through wet lease arrangements involving their Airbus A320 fleets.
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.
Amazon is preparing to receive its tenth and final Airbus A330-300P2F, further expanding its dedicated air cargo fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1205, has been leased from Altavair, a prominent US-based lessor specializing in freighter conversions and aircraft portfolio management.
GTLK Europe, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has formally denied allegations of liability made by Qatar Airways Group in a legal counterclaim valued at $155 million. The dispute centers on two Airbus A330 aircraft that were reportedly grounded following the onset of Russia-related sanctions and ownership complexities.
I Fly Airlines (Russia) has reported a significant threefold increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching over US$23 million, largely driven by the ongoing wet lease of three A330 aircraft to fellow Russian carrier Aeroflot. This leasing arrangement has provided a stable revenue stream for I Fly and underscores the growing interdependence between carriers in the Russian market as…
CTS Engines, a U.S.-based engine maintenance provider specializing in mature engine platforms, has been selected by GE Aerospace as an official offload partner for MRO support of the CF6-80E1 engine, which powers the Airbus A330. The partnership strengthens GE’s global maintenance network and reinforces CTS’s position as a trusted provider for widebody engine services.
