Nesma Airlines, a growing Egyptian carrier, has added a fifth Airbus A320 to its fleet, securing the aircraft on lease. The newly acquired jet bears manufacturer serial number 5524 and will be deployed to strengthen the airline’s regional and domestic operations.
Tunisair has secured an A330-200 aircraft, serial 1407, from Privilege Style (Spain) to temporarily replace one of its A330s, serial 1631, which has been under maintenance since mid-April 2025. Additionally, Tunisair has leased an A320, serial 2173, from Avion Express (Lithuania) to further support its operational needs during this period.
IndiGo (India) has announced plans to terminate its damp lease of two B777-300ER aircraft operated in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. The decision was confirmed after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a three-month extension, setting the final lease end date as 31 August 2025.
Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates has entered into a lease agreement with Air Europa of Spain for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be deployed on Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Madrid route starting 24 June 2025. The move supports Etihad’s efforts to optimize long-haul operations and adjust capacity in key international markets.
Nok Air, the Thai low-cost airline, has revealed a multi-year fleet expansion plan that will see the carrier temporarily lease two aircraft from November 2025 to April 2026, followed by permanent additions of two aircraft per year from 2026 through 2028. By the end of 2028, the airline aims to maintain a minimum fleet size of 20 aircraft.
Batik Air Malaysia has expanded its operational capabilities with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39871, acquired on lease and powered by CFM56-7B24E engines. This fleet expansion supports the airline’s strategic focus on enhancing regional connectivity and meeting rising travel demand in Southeast Asia.
AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.
WestJet, the Canadian carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 under lease, featuring manufacturer serial number 43301. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
