Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier, has officially finalized a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion that will support the airline’s next phase of growth across sub-Saharan Africa. The first delivery is expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Embraer has reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance following a record-setting second quarter, marked by a sharp increase in aircraft deliveries and strong revenue performance. The Brazilian manufacturer delivered 61 aircraft in Q2 2025, a 30% year-over-year increase from the 47 units delivered during the same period in 2024.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced a net profit of $650 million for the first half of 2025, marking a sharp decline from the $1.169 billion profit posted during the same period in 2024. The drop in profitability was primarily attributed to rising financing expenses and foreign exchange losses, which significantly impacted the bottom line.
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest and rapidly growing carriers, has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its aggressive expansion and disciplined cost management. The airline announced a 49% year-on-year revenue increase, attributing the gain to strong unit profitability and a stage-adjusted RASK increase of 13%.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost carrier, is currently engaged in discussions with Airbus to modify its existing order for 47 A321XLR aircraft, considering a partial conversion to the A321neo variant. The update was disclosed by CEO József Váradi, reflecting the airline’s evolving operational requirements and strategic focus.
Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order results for the first half of 2026, reporting 306 aircraft deliveries, representing a 5.56% decline compared to the 323 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite the drop in deliveries, the European planemaker posted strong new order activity, reflecting continued customer confidence in its aircraft lineup.
AirAsia Aviation Group, headquartered in Malaysia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of 50 A321XLR aircraft. In addition to this firm commitment, the group has retained conversion rights for another 20 aircraft, offering flexibility based on market dynamics and future growth.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
Oman Air is actively seeking to expand its narrowbody fleet in preparation for planned network growth in 2026 and 2027. The airline is currently evaluating the aircraft leasing market for available units and is also exploring the possibility of placing direct orders with manufacturers, signaling a dual-path strategy for capacity expansion.
Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.
