Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of another Airbus A220-300, furthering its investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The new aircraft, bearing serial number 55349, is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family that offers substantial fuel savings and noise reduction.
Croatia Airlines has initiated the gradual retirement of its De Havilland Canada Q400 turboprop fleet, targeting a complete phase-out by 2027. As part of this strategy, the airline confirmed that two aircraft — serial numbers 4205 and 4211 — exited its active fleet earlier in 2025, marking the start of a long-planned transition to a fully jet-powered fleet.
Condor has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3275, under a wet lease arrangement from Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter service provider. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a member of the V2500 family developed by International Aero Engines, widely used in the A320ceo fleet.
China Eastern has expanded its single-aisle aircraft fleet with the recent delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12496. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, marking a continued preference by the airline for this advanced and fuel-efficient powerplant in its narrowbody expansion strategy.
Andes Líneas Aéreas, an Argentine carrier, has added two Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with serial numbers 38125 and 38126, to its fleet through lease agreements. The aircraft are expected to strengthen Andes’ operational capacity and enhance its position in Argentina’s competitive domestic aviation market.
American Airlines has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9, serial number 66011, powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. The delivery supports the carrier’s long-haul network strategy and commitment to more efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Akasa Air, the Indian low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, registered as VT-YBE, powered by LEAP-1B engines. This aircraft marks a significant addition to the airline’s expanding fleet as it scales up operations across India and key regional markets.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, serial number 63388, on lease and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The delivery marks another step in the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.
Utair, a prominent regional airline based in Russia, recorded a net profit of US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, supported by a 13.7% year-over-year revenue increase to US$209.5 million. The results highlight the airline’s operational resilience amid continued economic uncertainty.
PLAY Airlines, the Iceland-based low-cost carrier, has reported a net loss of US$26.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, as operating revenues declined 8%, totaling US$46.4 million. The carrier ended the quarter with a cash position of US$21.1 million, reflecting tighter financial conditions amidst softer demand.
