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…
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2097, as part of its widebody fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and has been acquired under a lease agreement, signaling the carrier’s shift toward next-generation fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.
Croatia Airlines is continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal with the scheduled delivery of two Airbus A220-300s, bearing serial numbers 55363 and 55357, later in June 2025. This fleet expansion is part of a phased transition away from older aircraft models and toward more fuel-efficient, next-generation airframes.
United Airlines, continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal program, has accepted delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 68814, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. The addition supports United’s strategy to expand capacity and improve fuel efficiency across its domestic and short-haul international network.
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a major aircraft order with Boeing, covering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Simultaneously, Airbus is preparing to secure a smaller order for 20 A220 aircraft, aiming to expand its presence in the North African market.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, is preparing to take delivery of its first ATR72-600XT, the latest variant of the popular turboprop aircraft designed for regional efficiency and performance in challenging environments. This delivery marks the beginning of a three-aircraft order aimed at bolstering the airline’s network and modernizing its fleet.
Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ING, a Netherlands-based global financial institution, to secure funding of up to $1.5 billion. This significant agreement is part of the airline’s broader plan to finance strategic projects, modernize operations, and ensure long-term financial resilience.
GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…
