SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has received a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12498. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine family, designed for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Qatar Airways has added to its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A330-300, identified by serial number 1572. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines, continuing the airline’s preference for reliable long-range platforms as it enhances capacity across its global network.
Plus Ultra, a Spanish airline specializing in charter and ACMI services, has signed a new agreement with Air Algérie to provide one Airbus A330-200 under an ACMI lease for the next 12 months. The aircraft will support the Algerian carrier’s network during a period of elevated demand and ongoing fleet adjustments.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier, has confirmed its intention to phase out its Airbus A340-600 fleet by spring 2026. This move comes as part of the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy and coincides with the progressive introduction of Boeing 787-9 aircraft into its widebody operations.
Etihad Airways, based in the United Arab Emirates, reported a strong first quarter 2025 financial performance, with net profit rising 30% to $187 million, driven by robust demand and strategic cost control. The airline also posted a 15% increase in revenue, reaching $1.8 billion for the quarter.
El Al, the national carrier of Israel, has announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, posting a net profit of $96 million, representing a 19% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. The growth was supported by a 5% rise in revenue, which reached $774 million for the quarter.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has received a new Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) as part of its ongoing cargo fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68060, is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines manufactured by GE Aviation. This latest addition underlines the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its long-haul freight capacity in response to sustained global cargo demand.
British Airways, a key member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 12484 and is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines produced by CFM International. This delivery further supports the carrier’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance operational efficiency across short- and medium-haul routes.
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of one Airbus A321XLR, with manufacturer serial number 12248, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This addition marks a continued expansion of the airline’s fleet strategy to incorporate next-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft capable of long-haul operations.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has delayed the effective date for its full acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) for the seventh time, now setting the new timeline for 1 July 2025. The repeated postponements highlight the complexities involved in integrating a major cargo operator into ANA’s broader corporate structure.
