SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has arranged to wet-lease one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Titan Airways for a two-month period covering August 1 through September 30, 2025. The move is designed to bolster Iberia’s operational flexibility during the busy summer travel season and mitigate any capacity constraints across its short-haul European network. A wet lease agreement involves the provision of an…
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has announced the successful acquisition of a used Airbus A320 aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5050, from Royal Air Charter Service Inc. The transaction highlights AFG’s continued commitment to asset growth and active portfolio management within the commercial aircraft leasing sector.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has posted a strong performance for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $143 million, representing a 36% year-over-year increase. The lessor also reported lease revenue of $678 million, up 3% from the same quarter last year, and operating cash flow of $464 million, up 4%.
Avolon, the Dublin‑based aircraft lessor and one of the top global leasing firms, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 90 new aircraft — specifically, 75 A321neo single-aisle jets and 15 A330neo widebodies — with delivery scheduled through 2033.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese subsidiary of the Wizz Air Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12639, as part of its fleet growth and renewal program. This latest addition reinforces the carrier’s position in the competitive European low-cost market while enhancing fleet efficiency and sustainability.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its diverse fleet with the addition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900, serial number 734 which previously flew for Lufthansa, and one Airbus A321, serial number 5025, acquired through a lease from CDB Aviation. This dual delivery supports the airline’s ambitious growth plans and strategic focus on modernizing both long-haul and regional operations.
Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12717, as it continues to modernize and expand its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is part of the airline’s broader strategy to operate more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft across its growing domestic and regional network.
Royal Jordanian has strengthened its single-aisle fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12384, as part of its strategy to modernize operations and enhance fuel efficiency. The aircraft supports the carrier’s regional and short-haul connectivity goals across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.
JetBlue Airways has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55373, reinforcing the airline’s strategy to operate a more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly fleet. The A220 continues to play a central role in JetBlue’s modernization plans across its U.S. network.
