EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, recorded a robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with net profit rising 36.5% year-on-year to reach $153.7 million. The airline also reported total sales of $1.74 billion, reflecting strong recovery trends across both passenger and cargo operations.
Airbus is employing a strategic delivery route for a new A350 aircraft destined for Delta Air Lines, opting to send the aircraft from Toulouse to Tokyo before its final delivery to the United States. The decision comes amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff risks between the European Union and the United States.
PAL Holdings, the parent company of Philippine Airlines, reported a net profit of US$77 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a 2.5% revenue increase to US$834.2 million. The results underscore the group’s ongoing recovery momentum in the Southeast Asian aviation market.
Lufthansa Technik reported a 49.5% increase in adjusted EBIT to US$183 million during the first quarter of 2025, supported by a robust 18.4% growth in revenue to US$2.2 billion. The results reflect sustained recovery in global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) demand.
Airbus, the European aerospace giant, has reaffirmed its financial and delivery forecasts for 2025, despite acknowledging that supply chain pressures and ongoing trade tensions could influence its performance. The company remains cautiously optimistic about meeting its production goals but flagged challenges that may arise due to global economic and geopolitical conditions.
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.
Thai Airways International has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus to retrofit its fleet of A350 aircraft, beginning in 2028, with state-of-the-art cabin upgrades. The agreement marks a key milestone in Thai Airways’ ongoing fleet modernization and passenger experience enhancement strategy.
HAECO (Hong Kong) has successfully completed the first C-check for a Japan Airlines A350 at its state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Xiamen, China. This marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies and highlights HAECO’s continued expansion of its Airbus A350 heavy maintenance capabilities.
Air India is evaluating a substantial multi-billion dollar order for new widebody aircraft, reportedly involving between 30 and 40 jets from both the Airbus A350 and Boeing B777X families. Sources indicate that the potential deal could ultimately exceed 50 aircraft.
