Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully completed the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the lessor and the European low-cost carrier. The aircraft deliveries were finalized over the course of a single week, departing from Airbus facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and Tianjin, China.
Southwind Airlines, based in Türkiye, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3106. The aircraft is powered by V2533-A5 engines, produced by International Aero Engines (IAE), and has been acquired on lease, reinforcing the airline’s growth trajectory in the regional and leisure travel markets.
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.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has finalized a lease agreement with Thai Airways International to provide nine Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in phased installments between 2026 and 2028, supporting Thai Airways’ narrowbody fleet renewal and capacity expansion.
ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
AJet, a Turkish airline, has entered into a lease agreement for nine Boeing 737-800 aircraft from SunExpress, also based in Türkiye. The leased aircraft are set to enter service on November 18, 2024, to support AJet’s operations during the upcoming winter season. This strategic move reflects AJet’s efforts to bolster its fleet capacity to meet the increased demand for seasonal…
Spirit Airlines, a prominent U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has announced a significant fleet adjustment with the sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to GA Telesis. The agreement, valued at approximately $519 million, outlines the planned delivery of these aircraft through February 2025. This transaction is part of Spirit’s fleet optimization strategy, allowing the airline…
United Nigeria Airlines is advancing its expansion strategy by securing new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leases with Fly2Sky and Marathon Airlines. Through these agreements, United Nigeria will add an Airbus A320 and an Embraer E190 to its fleet by November 2024. The A320 and E190 models are well-suited for short- and medium-haul routes,…
TransNusa, an Indonesian carrier, is set to receive its first Airbus A321, serial number 2309, on lease and equipped with CFM56-5B3/P engines. This aircraft marks a significant step in TransNusa’s fleet development as it expands to serve growing regional passenger demand. The A321, with its extended range and seating capacity, offers TransNusa an efficient solution…
Skytech-AIC, a UK-based aviation consultancy and asset management firm, has been appointed by 2Excel Aviation to secure a Boeing 737-800 or 737-700 on an operating lease.
