Piedmont Airlines, a regional affiliate of American Airlines, has confirmed it will begin receiving 45 Embraer E175aircraft starting in early 2028, with deliveries spread over a 36-month period. The move represents a major fleet expansion and modernization step, reaffirming Piedmont’s central role in American’s regional network.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, is reportedly preparing to place an order for 30 to 50 ATR72-600 aircraft during the upcoming Paris Air Show, signaling a substantial expansion of its regional fleet. The deal is estimated to be worth up to $750 million, depending on the final aircraft count and configuration.
Airbus is reportedly in advanced negotiations with China to sell up to 500 aircraft, marking one of the largest potential orders in the aerospace sector. The discussions are expected to culminate in formal agreements as early as July 2025, coinciding with a summit between European and Chinese leaders in Beijing.
Vietnam Airlines is set to finalize a provisional order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets that it made in 2023. This substantial order is part of the airline’s broader fleet expansion and renewal plan, which anticipates the need for up to 100 new narrowbody aircraft by 2035. The order is a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ long-term growth strategy…
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has expanded its regional fleet modernization strategy by signing a firm order for two additional Airbus A220-100 aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s ongoing commitment to replacing older, less efficient models with new-generation regional jets that offer improved fuel economy, passenger comfort, and operational versatility.
EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to order six additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to occur after fiscal year 2030. This move will bring the airline’s total B737 MAX 8 commitment to 15 aircraft, reinforcing its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program.
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has signed a cooperation agreement with Boeing to transfer 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Thai subsidiary, Thai Vietjet Air. The aircraft are part of a larger order of 200 units originally placed in 2022, aimed at supporting Vietjet’s ambitious regional growth strategy.
Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12345, marking the beginning of a fleet renewal initiative that includes a total of nine A321neo aircraft on order. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
