Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing manufacturer serial number 3983. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B6/3 engines, a widely used and proven engine model known for its reliability and efficiency in short- to medium-haul operations.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the U.S., has expanded its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12533. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF family, reflecting United’s strategy of modernizing its narrowbody operations with more fuel-efficient aircraft.
LATAM Airlines, the largest carrier in Latin America, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12660. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, part of the GTF (Geared Turbofan) family, and represents a continued push toward modernizing LATAM’s narrowbody fleet for fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Hainan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12518. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and represents another step in the airline’s continued modernization of its narrowbody fleet.
China Southern Airlines, one of Asia’s largest carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12625, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, a widely adopted engine type for the A320neo family, known for its efficiency and reliability.
Jazeera Airways, the low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, is actively pursuing longer-range narrowbody aircraft to expand its network and enhance operational flexibility. The airline is in discussions with lessors to acquire Airbus A321LR and A321XLR jets and is also evaluating Embraer’s E2 family, while currently ruling out widebody acquisitions.
Icelandair has added a new A321neo aircraft, serial 12452, to its fleet under a lease arrangement. This aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, produced by Pratt & Whitney, offering superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to older narrowbody aircraft in the airline’s fleet.
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to cancel its order for 25 Boeing 737-10 aircraft as part of a strategic decision to center its short-haul fleet around Airbus aircraft. The move finalizes a shift that began following the resolution of a high-profile legal dispute with Airbus related to paint surface issues on the A350.
