Macquarie AirFinance, based in Ireland, has delivered a new Airbus A320neo to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) under a long-term lease agreement, marking the first of three A320neo aircraft it will supply from its existing orderbook. This transaction supports SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on environmental efficiency and standardized operations.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62461, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.
China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.
Allegiant Air, the US-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68018, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This marks another step in the airline’s transition toward a Boeing 737 MAX-based fleet, which aims to deliver cost savings through improved fuel efficiency and expanded passenger capacity.
Aircastle, a US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, to WestJet of Canada. This aircraft is the first of three planned deliveries under a purchase leasebackarrangement, furthering the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization while enabling efficient capital management. This transaction reflects the continued leasing activity between airlines and lessors as carriers look…
Royal Jordanian, the flag carrier of Jordan, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 19020181, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by PW1921G engines, developed by Pratt & Whitney, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Jet Time, a Danish charter and ACMI operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Finnair through its first full-year ACMI contract, which will see two Boeing 737-800s operated on behalf of the Finnish flag carrier from winter 2025 until October 2026.
interCaribbean Airways, based in the Turks & Caicos Islands, has taken delivery of an Embraer E170 regional jet, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17000284. The aircraft is equipped with CF34-8E5 engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and is expected to play a key role in expanding the carrier’s intra-Caribbean connectivity.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12455. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, produced by CFM International, and will be integrated into the airline’s expanding narrowbody fleet focused on fuel efficiency and route optimization.
