South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.
Qatar Airways Group has reported a robust 28% increase in net profit, reaching $2.15 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25, bolstered by a solid uptick in total revenue, which climbed to $23.9 billion. The figures mark a strong financial performance, affirming the airline group’s resilience and strategic positioning in the global aviation market.
LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.
Emirates, the Dubai-based flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 713. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are among the most efficient large civil aero engines in service today, designed to deliver lower fuel burn and reduced emissions.
El Al Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34319, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and modernization program. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational performance on long-haul flights.
Deucalion Aviation, a UK-based aircraft asset manager and lessor, has announced the successful delivery of a second Airbus A321 aircraft to Turkish Airlines under a long-term operating lease agreement. The aircraft, manufactured in 2014, is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines and joins Turkish Airlines’ growing narrowbody fleet as part of its network expansion strategy.
Bulgaria Air, the national carrier of Bulgaria, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A220-300, MSN 55325, marking another step in its modernization strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, a member of the geared turbofan family known for significantly improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
TAP SGPS, the state-owned holding company of Portugal’s national airline TAP Air Portugal, has officially defaulted on a bond loan agreement with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, the Brazilian airline that has long held a financial stake in TAP. The default was formally recognized during a meeting of debenture holders, convened at the request of Azul and its legal representatives,…
Avianca Group International, one of Latin America’s major airline groups, has announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing mixed performance metrics. The company posted total operating revenues of $1.37 billion, marking an 8.9% increase compared to the same period last year, driven largely by continued recovery in passenger demand and sustained growth in cargo operations.
