Hainan Airlines (China) has taken delivery of a new A320neo, bearing serial number 12362. The aircraft, which is on lease, is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to earlier models.
Breeze Airways (US) has announced plans to operate its Embraer E190/E195 fleet until mid-2026, after which the carrier will shift its focus to the A220 aircraft. While the Embraer jets will continue serving regular routes for the next few years, they will eventually be retained exclusively for charter operations before being completely phased out.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will extend the retirement timeline for its Boeing 777 fleet due to global delivery delays affecting new aircraft. Despite this adjustment, JAL confirmed that the first six A350-1000s on order are arriving as scheduled, ensuring gradual fleet modernization.
The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.
Icelandair has announced a delay in the introduction of its A321LR service on the Reykjavik Keflavik – Seattle route. Originally scheduled for an earlier date, the inaugural flight with the A321LR has been rescheduled to 21 May 2025.
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, has bid farewell to its Boeing 757 fleet, operating its final flight with serial number 27973. The historic flight departed from Geneva and landed at Manchester, symbolizing the end of an era for Jet2 as it retires the iconic aircraft.
United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12218. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, offering increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to earlier models.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to launch A220-100 flights on the Zagreb-Brussels route starting October 26, 2025. This move coincides with the carrier’s expected delivery of two A220-100s, which are set to enhance its fleet and operational efficiency.
Wizz Air, a leading low-cost carrier based in Hungary, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial 12196. The aircraft is equipped with PW1133G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has added a new Boeing 737-9 to its fleet. The aircraft, identified by serial 68826, is equipped with advanced LEAP-1B28 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and operational reliability.
