Etihad Airways (UAE) has expanded its next-generation long-haul fleet with the addition of its sixth Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 717. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy and underscores its continued investment in fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly widebody aircraft.
Azul (Brazil) has initiated a primary public offering of preferred shares, beginning with a base offering of 450 million shares, with the option to increase the total offering up to 697 million shares. The move marks a significant step in the carrier’s strategy to reinforce its balance sheet and support long-term operational resilience.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
Royal Jordanian (Jordan) has announced plans to resume its Amman–Mumbai service beginning 19 June 2025, with operations to be conducted using the Airbus A320neo. This marks a key step in the airline’s broader strategy to rebuild its Asia network post-COVID and meet resurgent travel demand between the Middle East and South Asia.
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
Icelandair has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12503 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney. This latest delivery reflects the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing passenger comfort on medium-haul routes.
easyJet (UK) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12551, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, produced by CFM International, and joins one of Europe’s largest A320 family fleets.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has released its operational update for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total of 158 transactions. These include commitments to purchase 125 aircraft, the delivery of 11 aircraft, the sale of four owned aircraft and one engine, and 16 new lease commitments. The report reflects a strong start to the year and reaffirms BOC Aviation’s active presence…
China’s imposition of retaliatory tariffs in response to trade policies introduced under US President Donald Trump is set to impact the financial feasibility of Boeing aircraft acquisitions by Chinese airlines. These tariffs, targeting key US exports, include significant increases on large civil aircraft, which could prompt Chinese carriers to rethink their fleet procurement strategies.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
