Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
mas, a Mexico-based cargo airline, has confirmed that its next Airbus A330-300P2F—serial number 1789—will be deployed under a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Galistair Malta. This strategic placement is part of mas’s broader plan to scale its freighter operations using third-party partnerships in Europe.
JetSMART, the Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet with the delivery of serial number 12514. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney and was acquired on lease, supporting JetSMART’s ongoing fleet expansion across South America.
Delta Air Lines has added another Airbus A220-300 to its growing fleet with the delivery of the aircraft bearing serial number 55328. The aircraft is powered by PW1521G-3 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, offering significant improvements in fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12550, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, a fuel-efficient and environmentally improved powerplant developed by CFM International.
Qeshm Airlines, an Iranian carrier, has returned an Airbus A300-600 to active service after it remained grounded for three years due to the unavailability of critical spare parts. The aircraft’s reactivation comes as a significant operational gain for the airline amidst persistent challenges posed by sanctions and parts procurement constraints.
BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has placed five Airbus A321neo aircraft with Thai Airways International, as part of its ongoing fleet development strategy and collaboration with major carriers in Asia.
Airbus has recorded significant commercial activity in March 2025, securing a diverse mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft orders, while simultaneously cancelling a major order previously placed by Go First, an Indian low-cost carrier undergoing insolvency proceedings.
Air Algerie has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a second Airbus A320, acquired under a wet lease arrangement from Amelia, a French regional carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial number 4335, joins the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet as it works to boost regional connectivity and capacity.
