IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has added another Airbus A321neo to its expanding fleet. The newly delivered aircraft bears manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12543 and is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, continuing the airline’s trend of operating high-efficiency, narrowbody jets for its growing domestic and regional network.
EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
Auric Air, a Tanzanian regional airline headquartered in Mwanza, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Known for its rugged performance and versatility in remote and short-field operations, the PC-12 is a strategic fit for the airline’s mission to provide reliable air service to underserved and remote destinations across Tanzaniaand East Africa.
AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.
Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to order six additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to occur after fiscal year 2030. This move will bring the airline’s total B737 MAX 8 commitment to 15 aircraft, reinforcing its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program.
SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
Israir, an airline based in Israel, has confirmed plans to wet lease two Airbus A320 aircraft from FLYYO, a Romanian carrier, for the 2025 summer season. The aircraft involved are serial numbers 3218 and 3256, and will be used to bolster Israir’s capacity during peak travel months.
EVA Air, based in Taiwan, has announced plans to convert three of its Boeing B777 aircraft into dedicated freighters, a strategic move that will expand the airline’s cargo fleet to 12 aircraft. The conversion effort reflects the airline’s proactive response to growing air freight demand in Asia and globally.
AirJapan has revealed plans to grow its long-haul fleet by acquiring an additional Boeing B787-8 aircraft, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026. The expansion aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and international route development strategies.
