Donghai Airlines, a Shenzhen-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 under a lease agreement, with the aircraft bearing serial number 61270. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-7BE engines and will support the airline’s expanding network of domestic and regional routes in China.
ASL Airlines Australia has announced the leasing of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with delivery scheduled for late July 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 28595, will further support ASL’s expanding cargo operations in the Australasian region.
Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
Andes Líneas Aéreas, a regional carrier based in Argentina, has expanded its operating fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38126, under a lease arrangement. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B22 engines, a standard configuration for the -700 series, offering reliable performance and operational efficiency.
Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6500, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common engine variant used across the A320ceo family known for fuel efficiency and robust reliability.
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of Allegiant Air, has entered into a new credit facility agreement valued at up to $144 million, secured by the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The arrangement was made through one of the group’s wholly owned subsidiaries and is designed to provide financial flexibility to support fleet expansion and capital structure optimization.
Nouvelair Tunisie, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2322, under lease from Electra Airways of Bulgaria. This delivery comes as a replacement for an earlier A320, serial number 2717, also sourced from Electra.
Air New Zealand has detailed its upcoming fleet expansion and leasing activities, with the next delivery milestone being an Airbus A320neo expected to arrive in late June 2025. Following this, the airline anticipates the addition of an ATR72 in July, and two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners powered by GE engines scheduled for March and April 2026, respectively.
Air Montenegro has entered into a long-term lease agreement for an Embraer E195 regional jet, bearing serial number 19000184, reinforcing its commitment to fleet modernization and route expansion. The lease aligns with the carrier’s broader goal of maintaining a flexible and efficient fleet to meet rising passenger demand.
