Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.
Hainan Airlines, a major carrier in China, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet. The aircraft, identified by serial 12271, is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, known for their exceptional fuel efficiency and reliability.
Fly All Ways, an airline based in Suriname, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320. This marks a significant milestone in the carrier’s expansion plans, as the aircraft will support operations across key destinations in the Caribbean, South America, and North America.
DAT, a Denmark-based airline, has officially retired its Airbus A320, identified by serial 839. The aircraft, which has served the airline for years, is now scheduled for dismantling.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
Iran has successfully localized the production of engine parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, a significant milestone achieved in collaboration with MAPNA Group, a leading Iranian industrial conglomerate. The announcement was made by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, highlighting the country’s strides in achieving self-reliance in aviation technology.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12196. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s commitment to fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12287. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A30 engines, manufactured by CFM International, further supporting Transavia’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency goals.
ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services has successfully completed its first A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion for EFW (Germany). The 2011-vintage A330-300, identified by serial number 1226, is powered by Trent 700 engines and is set to join the Amazon (US) fleet on lease.
Skytrans, an Australian regional airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, identified by serial number 1779. The aircraft arrived from Kaunas, Lithuania, marking a significant milestone as Skytrans expands its fleet to include larger, more capable aircraft.
