Vueling, the Spanish low-cost subsidiary of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11569, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. This latest delivery supports the airline’s ongoing strategy to reduce emissions and operating costs across its European network.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, identified by serial number 734, powered by Trent XWB-84 engines developed by Rolls-Royce. The aircraft will support the airline’s strategy to modernize its widebody fleet with more efficient, long-range aircraft.
ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline, has received another addition to its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12253. The aircraft is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, a key feature of the A320neo family known for efficiency and environmental performance.
Czech Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55347, under an operational arrangement with Smartwings, its parent company and principal operator. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines, continuing the carrier’s gradual modernization and capacity realignment.
Icelandair has announced significant updates to its fleet strategy, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and route capabilities. The airline plans to introduce two more A321LRs by summer 2025 and an additional three by summer 2026. These aircraft will play a crucial role in phasing out the older B757s by the end of 2027, marking a significant shift towards…
Airbus has officially submitted a bid in a tender to supply 84 passenger aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines, proposing both the A220-100 and A220-300 variants as part of the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion program.
SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall is exploring refinancing options to restructure the airline’s debt, which would serve as a preliminary step before any A330 fleet renewal. The carrier is also considering doubling its total fleet size to 50 aircraft, signaling a potential long-term expansion strategy.
Cathay Pacific, the flagship carrier of Hong Kong, has officially launched a bidding process to acquire new widebody aircraft, with the Airbus A350, Boeing B787, and B777X competing for the order. While the final number of jets to be procured has not been confirmed, this development highlights Cathay Pacific’s commitment to modernizing its fleet.
Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to modernize its fleet with 40 new Boeing B737-8 aircraft, starting in 2027. These aircraft will be allocated from a 2023 order placed by the Lufthansa Group, demonstrating the parent company’s commitment to optimizing its group-wide fleet strategy.
mba Aviation (US) has forecasted that the global airline industry will require nearly 33,000 narrowbody and widebody aircraft by the year 2029. According to their analysis, approximately 19,000 of these aircraft will consist of those currently in service, while 14,000 are expected to be fulfilled through new deliveries.
