Buzz, the Polish subsidiary of Ryanair Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62385, further expanding its fleet of high-density, fuel-efficient aircraft. The new aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, supplied by CFM International, offering lower emissions and improved operating economics.
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.
Air Cairo, the Egyptian hybrid carrier and subsidiary of EgyptAir, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 40146, on wet lease from SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine. The aircraft will support the airline’s regional and charter operations during a period of fleet expansion and transition.
Viva, the low-cost carrier based in Mexico, has expanded its operational capacity with the delivery of five Airbus A320neo aircraft through a wet lease agreement with Sky Airline of Chile. The aircraft involved carry serial numbers 10034, 12320, 12325, 12319, and 12344.
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to become one of the first international airlines to launch commercial operations of the COMAC C909 beginning mid-April 2025, deploying the aircraft on domestic routes within Vietnam. This move marks a significant step for both VietJet and the Chinese-manufactured narrowbody aircraft as it enters international service.
EVA Air, the Taiwanese full-service carrier, has finalized a firm order with Airbus for six A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, formalizing its March 2025 commitment to the European manufacturer. This latest transaction significantly strengthens EVA Air’s widebody and narrowbody expansion pipeline, positioning the airline for long-term fleet modernization and capacity growth.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has signed strategic long-term lease agreements with Turkish Airlines for a total of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the terms of the deal, two aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery throughout 2025.
VietJet, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, is preparing to sign a US$200 million aircraft financing agreement with AV Air Finance (US) next week, signaling continued momentum in its ambitious fleet expansion plans. The deal is expected to support upcoming deliveries and fortify VietJet’s financial position as it accelerates growth across its regional and long-haul networks.
United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12385, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This addition supports United’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving efficiency and passenger experience across its domestic and transcontinental operations.
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, is set to continue its strategic fleet expansion with the upcoming delivery of its 15th aircraft in June 2025—an Airbus A321 acquired on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland). A second A321 is also scheduled to arrive in July, further strengthening the airline’s mid-capacity aircraft portfolio.
