Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish long-haul airline, has expanded its widebody operations by adding a new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet. This recent addition brings the airline’s total number of A330 family aircraft to six, reinforcing its capacity on long-haul routes and replacing an older A340-300 previously in service.
Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of an additional Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2089. The aircraft is equipped with Trent 7000-72 engines developed by Rolls-Royce, tailored for next-generation widebody operations.
Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet with a state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The aircraft, registered as SU-GFZ, is powered by Trent 1000-J3 engines, renowned for their efficiency and reliability in long-haul operations.
