Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese regional and domestic carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft carries serial number 12642 and is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, representing a continuation of the airline’s modern fleet expansion efforts.
Centrum Air, based in Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft, bearing serial number 12519. The aircraft is operated by My Freighter, another Uzbekistan-based entity, and is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, part of the latest-generation engine technology from CFM International.
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.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43001, marking a new addition to its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, which are part of the advanced CFM International LEAP family.
GE Aerospace is projecting a significant increase in narrowbody engine deliveries for 2025, anticipating a growth rate of 15% to 20% year-on-year. CEO Larry Culp announced that the company is seeing tangible improvements in its supply chain, which have been a persistent bottleneck in recent years.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of one COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 10181, marking another milestone in the airline’s progressive integration of domestically manufactured aircraft into its commercial fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM International’s CF34-10A engines, underscoring the blend of Chinese airframe innovation with internationally certified propulsion systems.
Bamboo Airways has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-900ER, serial number 35717, under a wet lease agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable propulsion system commonly used in the Boeing Next Generation series.
United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, carrying serial numbers 68825 and 68823, both powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. These deliveries mark the continuation of United’s aggressive fleet renewal and capacity expansion strategy.
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.
ASL Airlines Belgium has expanded its cargo fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 29782, which is on lease and powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. This marks another addition to ASL’s growing portfolio of freighter aircraft in response to strong cargo demand across Europe and beyond.
