Mexicana, the newly relaunched Mexican national airline, has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion and modernization plans. The aircraft, with serial number 19020186, is powered by PW1900G engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine family.
CDB Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, has completed the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost airline. The addition of these next-generation narrowbodies underscores Volaris’ ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
Awesome Cargo, a Mexico-based all-cargo carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200P2F, bearing serial number 1252. The aircraft, which has been leased to the airline, is powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 engines, offering robust performance and efficiency for mid-to-long-haul freight operations.
Volaris, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet, bearing serial number 12554 and powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This delivery supports Volaris’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy and environmental performance objectives.
Mexicana has confirmed that its first E2 aircraft, initially scheduled for delivery in May 2025, will now be handed over in the coming weeks. This delay highlights the operational challenges faced by the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal efforts.
Volaris, a leading low-cost carrier in Mexico, and Hainan Airlines, a major Chinese airline, are planning to launch a codeshare agreement in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approval. This strategic partnership is expected to enhance passenger connectivity between Mexico and China, expanding travel options and boosting economic and cultural exchanges.
EFW (Germany), the specialist in passenger-to-freighter conversions, has redelivered the first of three A330-200P2F aircraft to Air Lease (US). This aircraft will be operated by Awesome Cargo (Mexico), expanding the carrier’s capacity for cargo transport.
Aeromexico has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number 62916, and powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition supports the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy focused on increasing fuel efficiency and optimizing operational performance across its domestic and regional networks.
Viva, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has received a new Airbus A321neo as part of its ongoing strategy to modernize its fleet. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12457 and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, which offer significant performance gains over older engine models in terms of fuel burn, emissions, and noise reduction.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
