United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12385, powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This addition supports United’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving efficiency and passenger experience across its domestic and transcontinental operations.
FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express in the United States, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F freighter, serial number 1765. The aircraft is operated by Swiftair, based in Spain, and is powered by PW127M engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.
StandardAero, a leading U.S.-based provider of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services, has officially joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as an affiliate member. The announcement signals StandardAero’s intent to deepen its engagement with the Latin American aviation sector and support the region’s airline and maintenance communities.
American Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Anthony Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective 05 May 2025. This key leadership transition reinforces the company’s strategic emphasis on corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and legal compliance as it navigates a complex and evolving global aviation environment.
United Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12385, powered by PW1133G-JMengines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to modernizing its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has outlined its fleet development plan for 2025, projecting an increase from 192 aircraft at the end of 2024 to 196 by the close of 2025. The net growth follows a strategic adjustment involving the retirement of two Airbus A319s in the first quarter of 2025, and the expected delivery of six…
Frontier Airlines, a leading ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12394 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts, centered on fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.
Spirit Airlines, a major U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has successfully completed a private offering of its Class B® Pass Through Certificates, Series 2025-1B®, with an aggregate face amount of US$215 million. The offering represents another strategic move to bolster the airline’s financial flexibility as it navigates current industry challenges and positions itself for long-term sustainability.
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), based in the United States, has announced the final closing of its fourth and largest aviation investment vehicle to date, securing total aggregate equity commitments of US$936 million. The fund underscores the growing investor appetite for aviation assets and ACS’s expanding role as a major player in the aircraft leasing and investment…
