Kuwait Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 2093. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and forms part of the airline’s strategy to modernize its long-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly 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.
flyadeal (Saudi Arabia) CEO Steven Greenway has strongly criticized Airbus for persistent delays in the delivery of narrowbody jets, warning that these disruptions could also impact the airline’s plans for newly ordered A330neos. This public rebuke underscores the growing frustration among airlines that rely on timely aircraft deliveries to execute their fleet renewal and expansion strategies.
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 2094, as part of its ongoing long-haul fleet modernization. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines, further aligning with the airline’s strategy to operate fuel-efficient, next-generation widebody aircraft.
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.
Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
Kuwait Airways is in the early stages of a fleet expansion plan as it looks to enhance its operational capacity. The airline, which currently operates 33 aircraft, is assessing options for increasing its fleet size to meet future market demands.
Malaysia Airlines has successfully addressed the technical issues affecting its A330neo fleet, allowing it to resume deliveries of the remaining 19 aircraft starting February 2025 and continuing through 2026.
Air Greenland, the national carrier of Greenland, has announced plans to add an Airbus A320neo to its fleet in 2026. The smaller aircraft will supplement its existing A330neo and debut on the Copenhagen to Ilulissat route, utilizing the newly constructed airport in Ilulissat.
