STARLUX Airlines, the premium Taiwanese carrier, has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a major move to scale up its long-haul network and elevate its position in the Asia-Pacific premium travel segment. The new widebody aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the most powerful engines certified for commercial use on an Airbus…
Southwind Airlines, based in Türkiye, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3106. The aircraft is powered by V2533-A5 engines, produced by International Aero Engines (IAE), and has been acquired on lease, reinforcing the airline’s growth trajectory in the regional and leisure travel markets.
Skytrans, an Australian regional and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a second Airbus A319, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1740. The aircraft is now available for immediate ACMI leasing and charter operations, with its base of operations set in Perth.
Nouvelair, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its operational capacity by adding one Airbus A321, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3636, under a wet lease agreement with Spanish operator Privilege Style. This fleet addition comes in preparation for increased seasonal demand, particularly during the busy summer period.
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2097, as part of its widebody fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and has been acquired under a lease agreement, signaling the carrier’s shift toward next-generation fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.
LATAM Airlines, the largest carrier in Latin America, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12660. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, part of the GTF (Geared Turbofan) family, and represents a continued push toward modernizing LATAM’s narrowbody fleet for fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Hainan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12518. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and represents another step in the airline’s continued modernization of its narrowbody fleet.
GetJet Airlines, the Lithuanian ACMI and charter specialist, has entered a new operational partnership under which it will operate one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3430, on behalf of Royal Jordanian. The aircraft will be based in Amman and is scheduled to operate during the summer 2025 season.
Chongqing Airlines, a China Southern Airlines subsidiary, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4322. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for this generation of A320 aircraft.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
