China Southern Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A319neo, identified by serial number 12267. This aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, strengthens the airline’s regional capabilities while advancing its fleet modernization program.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12230. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability, marking another step in the airline’s fleet modernization efforts.
Cebu Pacific, a leading low-cost carrier in the Philippines, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12172. This aircraft, powered by PW1133G-JM engines, underscores the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational efficiency.
Bees Airlines, a Romanian carrier, has returned its sole aircraft, an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 1922, to its lessor, Heston Airlines, based in Lithuania. This development occurred just one day after the airline canceled all scheduled commercial flights, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Bamboo Airways, a prominent Vietnamese airline, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FlyOne, a Romanian carrier, for an Airbus A320. This arrangement became effective on December 13, 2024, and is expected to bolster Bamboo Airways’ operational capacity during peak travel periods.
Azman Air, a Nigerian airline, has firmly denied allegations that it sold two of its aircraft—a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus A340-600—to Mahan Air in Iran. The airline clarified that these aircraft were dispatched to Iran solely for C-check maintenance, a routine procedure mandated every 18 months by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Arkia Israeli Airlines, one of Israel’s prominent carriers, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FLY LILI, a Romanian airline, to lease an Airbus A320 and an Airbus A321. This agreement is set to last until October 31, 2025, bolstering Arkia’s operational capacity for both domestic and international routes.
American Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced the addition of two new aircraft to its fleet: an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12282, and a Boeing 737-8, with serial number 44505. Both aircraft are powered by LEAP engines from CFM International, underscoring the airline’s focus on operational efficiency and sustainability.
Air Canada has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A321, identified by serial number 5377. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by CFM56-5B3/3 engines, renowned for their efficiency and reliability.
Afriqiyah Airways, the national carrier of Libya, has announced the successful return of its Airbus A319, identified by serial number 4004, to active service following a comprehensive maintenance program.
