Nesma Airlines, a growing Egyptian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a seventh Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number 5508. The aircraft has been secured on lease and is powered by International Aero Engines (IAE) V2527-A5 turbofan engines.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX), a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 3101, marking its first direct aircraft purchase. In addition, GlobalX has signed definitive lease agreements for four Airbus A319s with serials 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503, with scheduled deliveries spanning from August to November 2025.
Air Belgium has announced plans to phase out its two A330-200F aircraft by the end of August 2025, marking a significant change in the airline’s cargo operations. These aircraft have been operating under a lease agreement with Altavair AirFinance, a U.S.-based lessor specializing in commercial aircraft financing and leasing solutions.
Volaris, Mexico’s leading low-cost airline, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, further advancing its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, serial number 12628, is powered by PW1127G-JM engines and has been delivered on lease from Jackson Square Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company based in the United States.
T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has added a widebody Airbus A330-300 to its fleet as part of its push into medium- and long-haul markets. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1549, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and has been acquired on lease to support the airline’s expanding route network.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has expanded its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12643, powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing regional and medium-haul operations.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
Delta Air Lines has adopted an unorthodox strategy to address engine shortages by cannibalizing newly built A321neo aircraft in Europe—removing their Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines and shipping them to the United States to restore its grounded domestic fleet. This drastic step highlights the severity of ongoing supply chain disruptions impacting airlines that rely on PW1100G-JM engines.
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
