AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has signed strategic long-term lease agreements with Turkish Airlines for a total of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the terms of the deal, two aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery throughout 2025.
HK Express (Hong Kong) anticipates that ongoing issues with its Pratt & Whitney (P&W)-powered A320neo fleetwill continue to impact operations through 2025. The airline reported that in 2024, an average of 5.6 A320neos were grounded at any given time due to issues with the P&W GTF engines.
Air Kerala, a new airline based in India, has unveiled its ambitious plans to expand into international operations by 2026, starting with a fleet of five narrowbody aircraft. The initial focus will be on Gulf routes, a key market for Indian expatriates and business travelers.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease arrangements for two narrowbody aircraft. The lease period will run from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, coinciding with the airline’s peak operational season.
