Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and Kazan (Russia). The inaugural service marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s growing operations from its Ras Al Khaimah hub, expanding connectivity between the UAE and key Russian cities.
JetBlue has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet, closing a chapter on nearly two decades of service and finalizing its transition to a next-generation all-Airbus narrowbody lineup. The final E190 revenue flight, operated on September 9, 2025, flew between New York JFK and Boston Logan, the same cities that launched JetBlue’s E190 service back in 2005.
Starflyer, the Japanese premium low-cost carrier, has officially taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, expanding its all-A320 fleet. The aircraft, registered JA30MC, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12649 and is an A320-251N variant powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines.
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
Air China made notable adjustments to its fleet during June 2025, adding one Boeing 737 while retiring three Airbus A320 series aircraft. These updates brought the airline’s total active fleet to 934 aircraft by the end of the month, reflecting an ongoing strategy of fleet optimization amid evolving market conditions.
Croatia Airlines is continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal with the scheduled delivery of two Airbus A220-300s, bearing serial numbers 55363 and 55357, later in June 2025. This fleet expansion is part of a phased transition away from older aircraft models and toward more fuel-efficient, next-generation airframes.
Israir, an airline based in Israel, has confirmed plans to wet lease two Airbus A320 aircraft from FLYYO, a Romanian carrier, for the 2025 summer season. The aircraft involved are serial numbers 3218 and 3256, and will be used to bolster Israir’s capacity during peak travel months.
Hong Kong Airlines is actively pursuing an expansion of its fleet by entering into negotiations to lease between five and ten used aircraft. This move is aimed at augmenting its existing fleet of 29 aircraft and diversifying the types of aircraft it operates.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
Jordan Airmotive, a leading MRO provider based in Jordan, has announced a new partnership with FTAI Aviation (Cayman Islands) to overhaul CFM56-5B engines, a widely used powerplant for the Airbus A320 family. The collaboration aims to enhance MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) capabilities and expand cost-effective solutions for engine operators in the Middle East and beyond.
