Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its next-generation single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11329 and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The aircraft joins the airline’s growing A320neo family and will be used primarily on its short- to medium-haul network.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.
China Southern Airlines has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12510, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, continuing its strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its narrowbody fleet.
United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67742, powered by LEAP-1B28 enginesmanufactured by CFM International. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive fleet modernization plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its short- and medium-haul networks.
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
easyJet (UK) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12551, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, produced by CFM International, and joins one of Europe’s largest A320 family fleets.
Akasa Air (India) has outlined ambitious growth plans that include expanding its fleet to a total of 30 aircraft by July 2025. The airline is also setting up two new strategic operational hubs at Navi Mumbai International Airport and Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport), where it intends to base 5 to 7 aircraft each by the end of the year.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12464, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines manufactured by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Eurowings has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39394, under a wet lease agreement with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines and joins Eurowings’ fleet to help manage rising operational demand, particularly as the carrier gears up for the busy summer travel season.
MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
