CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of five Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to Volaris, one of Latin America’s largest and fastest-growing low-cost carriers. The delivery—comprising two A320neo and three A321neo aircraft—marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the lessor and the Mexican airline.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully completed the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the lessor and the European low-cost carrier. The aircraft deliveries were finalized over the course of a single week, departing from Airbus facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and Tianjin, China.
AerFin has taken another important step in advancing its A320neo programme with the acquisition of its fifth aircraft, reinforcing its strategy of providing sustainable and cost-efficient aftermarket solutions for the aviation industry.
Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.
Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.
Delta Air Lines has adopted an unorthodox strategy to address engine shortages by cannibalizing newly built A321neo aircraft in Europe—removing their Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines and shipping them to the United States to restore its grounded domestic fleet. This drastic step highlights the severity of ongoing supply chain disruptions impacting airlines that rely on PW1100G-JM engines.
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.
Pratt & Whitney has introduced a significant performance enhancement for its PW1100G-JM engine, known as the Hot Section Plus (HS+) upgrade. This new offering is derived from the company’s GTF Advantage technology and is aimed at improving the durability and operational efficiency of engines powering the A320neo aircraft family.
Airbus, Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer, delivered approximately 55 commercial aircraft in April 2025, maintaining steady output despite ongoing challenges with engine supply chains, particularly for its high-demand A320neo family. The shortage of engines continues to disrupt production schedules and delay customer deliveries.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan (China) has officially launched operations, marking a significant expansion of MTU’s global MRO capabilities. The facility specializes in Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engine maintenance, supporting the growing demand for GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine services.
