AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer ERJ-175, manufactured at Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil. The aircraft, registered as N326CJ, carries the manufacturer serial number 17001005 and joins the airline’s growing fleet of regional jets supporting American Airlines mainline operations.
American Eagle, the regional brand operating on behalf of American Airlines, has welcomed a newly built Embraer ERJ-175 into its fleet. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number 17001006, was delivered from Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil and is registered as N331SC.
Virgin Australia has strengthened its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured at Boeing’s Seattle facility. The aircraft carries the manufacturer serial number 65126 and is registered as VH-8IJ, joining the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle jets.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, produced at Airbus’ Hamburg facility. The aircraft, designated as an A321-251NX, carries the manufacturer serial number 12521 and is registered as B-32LW.
Lufthansa City Airlines has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo from Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft, designated as A320-271N, carries the manufacturer serial number 12656 and is registered as D-AIJR. It is named Oberstdorf W, continuing Lufthansa’s tradition of naming aircraft after notable German towns. This A320neo is powered by a pair of Pratt…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has reported a record-setting performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting strong travel demand and strategic route expansion. The Japanese carrier posted total revenue of ¥548.7 billion, marking the highest-ever Q1 revenue figure in the airline’s history.
Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cargo airline in early 2026, according to an official announcement by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund. The initiative is part of a government directive aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a major air cargo hub in Central Asia.
