China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12569, marking another addition to its growing fleet of new-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, developed by CFM International.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
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.
