Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
Nolinor Aviation (Canada) has announced the official acquisition of the former North Cariboo Aviation complex in Edmonton, marking a major step in the carrier’s long-term expansion strategy. The newly acquired 41,600 sq. ft. facilitywill become Nolinor’s operational hub in Western Canada, supporting both scheduled and charter activities while significantly enhancing its in-house maintenance and ground handling capacity.
AJW Group, a UK-based global aviation parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the successful award of a long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) support contract with Air Transat of Canada. The agreement covers the carrier’s A321ceo aircraft and its expanding fleet of Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ensuring parts availability and repair solutions under a fixed-cost framework.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost giant, has expanded its growing high-capacity fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62387 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and expansion strategy centered around the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 variant, which Ryanair brands as the “Gamechanger.”
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its near- and long-term fleet expansion plans, with the introduction of two additional aircraft in 2025, increasing its total fleet from 79 to 81 aircraft. This incremental growth is a prelude to a much larger fleet enhancement initiative that includes nine Airbus A350-1000s and thirteen A321neo aircraft in the coming years.
Lufthansa City Airlines, the newly launched subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12540 and powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This marks the beginning of a significant fleet expansion plan as the airline prepares to scale its short- and medium-haul operations across Europe.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has expanded its operations with the delivery of two new aircraft—a Boeing 737-8, serial 43317, and an Airbus A321neo, serial 12429. The B737-8 is delivered on a wet lease from Qatar Airways, while the A321neo was received via direct delivery. Both aircraft are powered by LEAP engines, reinforcing IndiGo’s strategy to maintain…
British Airways has added another Airbus A320neo to its short-haul fleet with the delivery of aircraft serial number 12483, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The latest addition supports the airline’s fleet renewal strategy focused on more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly operations within Europe and nearby markets.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a six-year lease agreement with Clic Air of Colombia for one ATR72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, currently undergoing return processing from its previous operator, is expected to be delivered to Clic Air within the coming weeks, further expanding the carrier’s growing regional fleet.
