HAECO (Hong Kong) has successfully completed the first C-check for a Japan Airlines A350 at its state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Xiamen, China. This marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies and highlights HAECO’s continued expansion of its Airbus A350 heavy maintenance capabilities.
Air Travel, a regional airline based in China, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing serial number 8616, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B7/3 engines, a common and reliable engine type for the A320ceo family.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 65275, further advancing its modernization of narrowbody operations. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, and represents the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
China Southern Airlines has placed ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GENX-1B70 engines up for sale as it continues to streamline its widebody fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 34923 through 34932, are each listed at a minimum price of approximately US$50 million, reflecting their market valuation amid ongoing fleet restructuring efforts.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting nearly all of the United States’ major trading partners, signaling a dramatic escalation in the administration’s protectionist trade policy. The measures include a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20% tariff on European Union goods, among other significant trade barriers.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is actively evaluating several Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in China as part of its strategy to expand global conversion capacity for widebody freighters. This move comes as the company approaches certification for its B777-300ERSF program, one of the industry’s most closely watched passenger-to-freighter (P2F) developments.
Central Airlines, a cargo carrier based in China, is shifting its fleet strategy by moving away from narrowbody freighters and transitioning toward larger widebody aircraft. The airline is now looking to sell its remaining B737-300F aircraft as part of this transition, signaling a broader realignment of its operational priorities toward long-haul and higher-capacity routes.
CDB Aviation, a prominent global aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has successfully reached agreements with two of its insurers, Fidelis Insurance (Bermuda) and Ping An Insurance (China), regarding the resolution of claims related to aircraft detained in Russia. Additionally, discussions with another insurer, Chubb (Switzerland), are reported to be in an advanced stage.
China Southern has expanded its Airbus narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A320neo, bearing serial number 12477. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s strategy of operating a younger, more fuel-efficient fleet.
China Eastern has expanded its modern single-aisle fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12372. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines produced by CFM International, underscoring the airline’s continued investment in next-generation fuel-efficient technology.
