Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Tarom, Romania’s national airline, to support operations on the Bucharest-Madrid route. The agreement will see Dan Air providing an Airbus A320, complete with crew, maintenance, and insurance, for flights scheduled between November 22, 2024, and January 13, 2025.
Avation, a Singapore-based lessor, has announced the successful delivery and concurrent sale of a new ATR72-600 aircraft. This delivery marks the first of two ATR72-600s sold to an airline operating in the Caribbean region.
Air New Zealand has revealed that it does not expect significant improvements in aircraft availability until 2026, citing ongoing challenges with its fleet of Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A320neo aircraft. These availability issues have impacted the carrier’s operational capacity and ability to meet growing passenger demand.
Thai AirAsia X has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a leased A330-300, identified by serial number 1666. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines, offering enhanced performance and efficiency for long-haul operations.
Jetstar (Australia) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new A320neo, identified by serial number 12328. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, offering superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
IndiGo (India) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new A321neo, identified by serial number 12129. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, reflects IndiGo’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with efficient and environmentally friendly options.
Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.
Breeze Airways (US) has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of a new A220-300, identified by serial number 55313. The aircraft, leased and powered by PW1500G engines, represents a significant addition to the airline’s growing fleet.
Aurigny (Guernsey) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-500, identified by serial number 1151. The aircraft, powered by PW127M engines, is on lease and will bolster the airline’s capacity for regional connectivity.
American Airlines, one of the leading carriers in the United States, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 44494. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and advanced performance capabilities.
