WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has formally issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the operating lease and pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing of 46 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The RFP reflects WestJet’s aggressive forward-looking fleet expansion and renewal strategy as it seeks to modernize its narrowbody aircraft offering.
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Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship carrier, has successfully secured US$453 million in corporate bond demand forecasting, surpassing its initial target of $137 million by more than threefold. This remarkable interest reflects investor confidence in the airline’s financial stability and growth prospects.
Aurora Airlines, a Russian regional carrier, is expected to take delivery of its first Baikal aircraft under a contract with Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) by the end of 2026. This development marks a key milestone in Russia’s efforts to expand its domestic aviation industry, particularly in the regional aircraft segment.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has taken delivery of one Embraer E190aircraft on wet lease from German Airways. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000061, is equipped with CF34-10E5 engines, developed by GE Aviation, a widely used powerplant across the E-Jet series.
FLYYO (Romania) has taken delivery of one A320 aircraft, serial 4681, under a lease agreement with engines powered by CFM56‑5B4/3 models. This addition signifies a strategic fleet expansion aimed at increasing the airline’s passenger capacity on regional European routes.
Amazon has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter), featuring serial number 1226. The aircraft is operated by Hawaiian Airlines and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, enhancing Amazon’s logistics capabilities for its expanding e-commerce operations.
Legend Airlines, a Romanian-based carrier, has been granted a foreign air carrier permit by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This approval enables the airline to operate flights between the European Union (EU) and the United States, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plans.
