IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Magnetic Group, an Estonian aviation services provider, has released a forecast projecting that hospital shop visits for CFM56 engines will reach parity with core performance restoration (CPR) events by the end of 2027. The shift reflects changing maintenance patterns and aging fleet dynamics within the global narrowbody engine market.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has received a Boeing 737-800, serial number 41353, on lease, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, produced by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic and transborder operations.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5661. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines and was acquired on lease, aligning with the airline’s strategy to maintain operational flexibility and respond to seasonal demand.
Air Horizont, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-400, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 24706. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-3C1 engines, making it suitable for short- to medium-haul charter and ACMI operations within Europe and surrounding regions.
3TOP Aviation Services, based in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Airbus A319 airframe MSN 2762, formerly operated by Royal Jordanian. The aircraft has been acquired for disassembly, and its components will be harvested to support aftermarket needs.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
AMS (UK) has successfully concluded the sale of two CFM56-5B6/3 engines, manufactured in 2008, on behalf of their owner. The engines, bearing serial numbers 697839 and 697840, were marketed through an exhaustive and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, demonstrating strong demand for mid-life engines in the secondary market.
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, carrying manufacturer serial number 12539. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A32engines, designed to deliver improved fuel efficiency and lower noise emissions.
