China Southern Airlines is set to make aviation headlines by launching a new route between Guangzhou and Darwinoperated by the Boeing 737 MAX, establishing the fourth-longest 737 MAX route currently serving Australia. The new service will span approximately 2,733 miles (4,399 kilometers) and is scheduled for a maximum flight time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, showcasing the impressive range capabilities of the narrowbody aircraft.
Virgin Australia is preparing for the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing the airline’s steady fleet renewal and modernization strategy. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67034 and registration VH-8VA, is scheduled for delivery from Boeing’s production facilities.
Virgin Australia is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 65116 and registered as VH-8IK, will be delivered directly from Boeing’s facilities.
Wizz Air Malta is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-271NX, further expanding its modern and fuel-efficient fleet. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12662, is scheduled to join the airline directly from Airbus’ production facilities.
Transavia is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-251NX, part of the latest generation of Airbus narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft, assigned manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12702, is scheduled to join the airline’s fleet directly from Airbus’ production line.
Crestone Air Partners has announced the successful closing of a lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Cebu Pacific, further strengthening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal marks another key milestone in Crestone’s strategy of steady, long-term growth with leading airline partners in major markets.
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.
AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.
