Japan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 683. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and advanced performance capabilities. This delivery is part of a larger order for 13 A350-1000 aircraft, scheduled to arrive within the current fiscal year.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12318. This advanced aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, known for their superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Air India Express, a leading low-cost subsidiary of Air India, has unveiled an ambitious plan to add 65 aircraft to its fleet over the next three years. This significant expansion aligns with the airline’s strategic goal to enhance its capacity and footprint in the regional and international aviation markets.
Norse Atlantic Airways, a Norway-based long-haul low-cost carrier, has successfully raised $8.7 million in gross proceeds through a private placement. The placement involved the issuance of 19.2 million new shares, directed towards B T Larsen & Co (Cyprus). The capital increase has been formally registered, marking a key step in bolstering the airline’s financial stability and funding future operational goals.
VietJet Air, a prominent low-cost carrier in Vietnam, has added to its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 11107. This aircraft is powered by advanced PW1133G-JM engines, known for their efficiency and environmental performance.
Uganda Airlines has received official approval from the government to proceed with its proposal to acquire two dedicated cargo freighters, a Boeing 777F and a Boeing 737-800BCF. The acquisition is part of the airline’s strategic plan to expand its services into the air cargo sector, leveraging the growing demand for freight transportation in Africa and globally.
Spirit Airlines, a major U.S. low-cost carrier, has added an Airbus A321neo to its fleet, further expanding its capacity to serve high-demand routes. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12335, is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
Madagascar Airlines, the national carrier of Madagascar, is preparing to expand its operational fleet to five aircraft by mid-December 2024. This development is driven by the anticipated arrival of a new ATR aircraft and the return of another plane currently undergoing repairs.
JetSMART Argentina, a leading low-cost carrier in South America, is set to bolster its operations with the addition of its 12th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo. Scheduled to join the fleet at the end of January 2025, this delivery marks another milestone in the airline’s ongoing expansion and modernization efforts.
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12167. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
