British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12453, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft will support high-frequency European operations and fleet renewal efforts.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced an ambitious plan to expand its fleet to 50 aircraft within the next three years, signaling renewed growth after years of restructuring and operational uncertainty. The airline intends to acquire 30 additional aircraft to complement its current fleet of 20.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, registered under serial number 12472, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A30 engines from CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Air New Zealand has taken redelivery of its first retrofitted Boeing B787-9, identified by serial number 37964, after a six-month cabin upgrade program carried out in Singapore. This marks the airline’s first completed retrofit under its multi-year widebody refurbishment strategy.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has reported a 93% decline in its 2024 net profit, citing the dual impact of lower average airfares and capacity constraints driven by global supply chain and maintenance issues. The carrier posted a net profit of $12 million, down sharply from the prior year.
Air New Zealand has projected its earnings before taxation for fiscal year 2025 to fall within the range of $88 million to $112 million, a forecast that includes $20–24 million in expected compensation for aircraft that have been grounded. The airline disclosed that 11 aircraft remain grounded, primarily due to global supply chain challenges and delays in maintenance cycles.
Air France has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55346. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF family, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts focused on sustainability and operational…
China Airlines (Taiwan) has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12415, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet as part of its ongoing modernization program.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has announced the launch of a new regional route connecting Hanimaadhoo in the northern Maldives to Bangalore (India). The service is scheduled to commence on 15 May 2025and will be operated using ATR42 aircraft, enhancing air connectivity between South Asia and the northern atolls of the Maldives.
