Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has added a new Airbus A350-1000 to its widebody fleet, bearing serial number 730. The delivery reflects Etihad’s continuing investment in fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft to support its growing intercontinental route network and sustainability goals.
Delta Air Lines has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12337, as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is among a series of A321neos Delta has ordered to replace aging models and enhance operational efficiency across its domestic network.
China Southern Airlines has added a new Airbus A321neo to its growing fleet, identified by serial number 12754. This addition highlights the airline’s continued commitment to modernizing its narrowbody operations with next-generation aircraft.
Breeze Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A220-300, marked by serial number 55351, enhancing its operational efficiency and route flexibility. The aircraft delivery represents another step in the airline’s ongoing commitment to deploying next-generation aircraft to support its growing route network across the United States.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the recent delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, bearing serial number 15433. This addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its regional operations, particularly in underserved domestic and short-haul routes across the United States.
SIA Engineering, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024/2025 fiscal year, buoyed by rising global demand for aviation support services. The company reported a 33.4% increase in revenue, reaching S$358.4 million (US$265.2 million), compared to the same quarter last year.
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest and rapidly growing carriers, has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its aggressive expansion and disciplined cost management. The airline announced a 49% year-on-year revenue increase, attributing the gain to strong unit profitability and a stage-adjusted RASK increase of 13%.
Chorus Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates, a Montreal-based engineering and certification firm known for its work on A220 aircraft as well as Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Learjet special mission platforms. The acquisition aims to enhance Chorus’s competencies in defense contracting, specialized MRO, and aerospace engineering, while expanding its footprint within the heart of Montreal’s aerospace ecosystem.
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, reported a robust 12% year-over-year increase in Q2 2025 sales, reaching $7.6 billion, fueled by strong performance across both commercial aftermarket and original equipment (OE)segments. The aftermarket division grew 19%, while OE sales rose 15%, supported by higher volume and a favorable product mix, especially from Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Volaris, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a $63 million net loss for the second quarter of 2025, a sharp reversal from the $10 million profit it recorded in the same period last year. The loss was driven by a combination of declining unit revenues, increased operating expenses, and a slight drop in load factor.
