Czech Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55347, under an operational arrangement with Smartwings, its parent company and principal operator. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines, continuing the carrier’s gradual modernization and capacity realignment.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The newly delivered jets bear serial numbers 19020168 and 19020169, and are powered by PW1900G geared turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney.
Hunnu Air, the Mongolian carrier based in Ulaanbaatar, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020171, powered by PW1900G engines. This marks a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy as it becomes the first operator of the E2 family in Mongolia.
Mesa Airlines, a US-based regional carrier, has entered into an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with United Airlines to sell 18 E175 aircraft. The transaction is valued at US$229.1 million in gross proceeds, with 10 of the aircraft to be leased back to Mesa, ensuring continuity in its operations.
Mesa Airlines, a regional carrier based in the United States, has announced an agreement to sell 15 used CRJ900 airframes, along with landing gear and associated parts, to a third party. The sale is expected to generate gross proceeds of US$19 million, which will be used to reduce the airline’s outstanding loan with the US Treasury.
PSA Airlines, a regional carrier in the United States and a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, has reactivated a CRJ700 aircraft with serial number 10181. The aircraft, previously stored in Arizona, has now returned to service and operates under the American Eagle brand, providing enhanced capacity and connectivity for regional routes.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has announced that its ARJ21 regional jet will now be known as the C909, as part of a strategic move to unify the naming convention of its aircraft lineup. This rebranding reflects COMAC’s efforts to streamline its product offerings and strengthen its brand identity in the global aviation market.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is partnering with Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet to introduce the ARJ21 aircraft to the Vietnamese market, with initial operations expected to commence later in 2024. This collaboration represents a significant step for both companies, as COMAC seeks to expand its footprint internationally and Vietjet aims to diversify its fleet with efficient regional jets.
