United Airlines (US) has welcomed a new Boeing 737‑8, bearing serial number 68824, which arrives equipped with CFM International LEAP‑1B28 engines. This addition represents a key part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and capacity.
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Transavia Netherlands, a low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12351. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1B32 engines, aligns with Transavia’s efforts to modernize its fleet, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency.
Air France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55304, powered by Pratt & Whitney’s advanced PW1521G-3 engines. This addition to Air France’s fleet is part of a broader strategy to modernize its narrow-body fleet, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact on regional and European routes.
Mesa Air Group, a US-based regional airline, has announced an extension and increase in its block-hour rate under its current Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with United Airlines.
Blue Air (Romania) has achieved a significant legal victory in a lawsuit against Transair (Senegal), securing a $2 million judgment in a UK commercial court. The case revolved around a dispute over a leased engine, highlighting the complexities and challenges in the aviation leasing sector.
Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
