Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has announced plans to return six additional aircraft and one engine to their respective lessors as part of its ongoing fleet restructuring strategy. With this latest move, the total number of aircraft that the airline intends to phase out now stands at 17.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabia-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced a major fleet acquisition plan with Airbus, placing firm orders for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement includes provisions to expand the order to as many as 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos, reflecting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has confirmed a large-scale aircraft acquisition agreement with Boeing, solidifying plans to modernize and expand its fleet. The firm order includes 23 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and options for up to 22 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, reinforcing the carrier’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
SpiceJet, one of India’s prominent budget airlines, has announced a significant financial turnaround in its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, recording a profit after tax of $37.8 million. This figure marks a 173% increase compared to the previous period, underscoring a robust recovery in profitability despite declining revenues.
Norse Atlantic, a long-haul low-cost carrier based in Norway, has entered into a $20 million bank overdraft facilityagreement with Nordea Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the Nordic region. The facility comes with a maturity date of 30 April 2026, offering the airline an additional financial cushion amid growth and operational scaling.
Eastar Jet, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has announced a planned capital increase of $43.9 million, set to be completed within June 2025. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the airline’s financial foundation and enable fleet growth as it continues its recovery in the post-pandemic aviation environment.
Southwest Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68892, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering significant performance improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
Braathens Regional Airways, based in Sweden, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 aircraft under a lease agreement, signaling continued investment in regional fleet modernization. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 1262and is equipped with PW127M engines, a proven turboprop model manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
