Boeing reported a strong month for new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing commitments for 119 B737 MAXnarrowbodies and 7 B787-9 widebody aircraft from undisclosed customers. These orders highlight continued demand for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft across both short- and long-haul segments.
Andes Líneas Aéreas, a regional carrier based in Argentina, has expanded its operating fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-700 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38126, under a lease arrangement. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B22 engines, a standard configuration for the -700 series, offering reliable performance and operational efficiency.
ANA Holdings has finalized an order with Airbus for a total of 27 aircraft, comprising 24 A321neo and 3 A321XLRjets. The fleet expansion will serve both of the group’s carriers: All Nippon Airways and its low-cost arm, Peach Aviation. The move was disclosed during the airshow and forms part of the group’s strategy to modernize and expand its narrowbody operations.
Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6500, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common engine variant used across the A320ceo family known for fuel efficiency and robust reliability.
Russia has announced plans to significantly increase the production rate of its TU-214 narrowbody aircraft to 20 units per year by 2027–2028, marking a strategic push to bolster domestic aircraft manufacturing capacity. The decision aligns with Russia’s broader objective to reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft, particularly as ongoing sanctions and international restrictions limit access to parts, services, and…
Comac has unveiled plans to significantly expand its C919 program with two new versions of the aircraft while revising the entry-into-service timeline for its long-range widebody project, the C929. At the Paris Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer disclosed its intention to introduce a shortened 160-seat variant of the C919 specifically designed for “hot and high” operational…
AviLease, the Saudi Arabia-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced a major fleet acquisition plan with Airbus, placing firm orders for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement includes provisions to expand the order to as many as 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos, reflecting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has confirmed a large-scale aircraft acquisition agreement with Boeing, solidifying plans to modernize and expand its fleet. The firm order includes 23 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and options for up to 22 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, reinforcing the carrier’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese division of Europe’s ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, has received a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12567, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This latest delivery adds capacity and fuel-efficient performance to the carrier’s rapidly expanding fleet.
