SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12665, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft represents another milestone in SAS’s commitment to sustainability and fleet modernization.
Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12323, as part of a major fleet renewal and network expansion initiative. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133GAR-JM engines and represents the first of 28 units ordered by the airline.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of one new Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55363, as part of its fleet renewal and modernization strategy. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines and marks a key milestone in the airline’s transition to a single-type narrowbody fleet.
Czech Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55368, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1524G-3 engines. The aircraft is operated by Smartwings, marking a further step in the post-restructuring integration of ČSA’s brand and assets within the broader Czech aviation group.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42608, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and improve fuel efficiency across its extensive domestic and near-international network.
Macquarie AirFinance, based in Ireland, has delivered a new Airbus A320neo to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) under a long-term lease agreement, marking the first of three A320neo aircraft it will supply from its existing orderbook. This transaction supports SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on environmental efficiency and standardized operations.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12721, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization initiative. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Aeroflot Group has posted a robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues climbing 9.6% year-on-year to reach $2.4 billion. This growth reflects a rebound in international travel, higher load factors, and increasing passenger numbers across its domestic and global networks.
Breeze Airways, the U.S.-based low-cost carrier, is considering the Airbus A220-500 as a key component of its future fleet renewal strategy. The stretched variant of the A220 series is still under evaluation by Airbus, and its formal launch would pave the way for carriers like Breeze to update and streamline their aircraft portfolio with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly…
