AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.
United Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12385, powered by PW1133G-JMengines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to modernizing its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12436 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This addition is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, focusing on fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has outlined its fleet development plan for 2025, projecting an increase from 192 aircraft at the end of 2024 to 196 by the close of 2025. The net growth follows a strategic adjustment involving the retirement of two Airbus A319s in the first quarter of 2025, and the expected delivery of six…
Rise Air, a Canadian regional carrier, may expand its fleet beyond its current plans, as Chief Executive Derek Nice has indicated a willingness to order additional ATR72-600 aircraft. This would build on the three aircraft already on order, which are set to begin delivering between late 2025 and early 2026.
MAS (Mexico), a growing cargo airline, has revealed plans to add one to two freighters per year until 2030, signaling a steady and measured fleet expansion strategy aligned with rising demand in the air cargo sector. The airline also announced that broader fleet development plans for the next decade are currently under internal review.
Korean Air has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10, registered HL8538 and powered by GEnx-1B engines. This latest addition underscores the airline’s continued investment in next-generation widebody aircraft as it strengthens its international network.
Korean Air has confirmed that four out of its ten Airbus A220-300s have been grounded due to ongoing engine-related issues, which are expected to impact its domestic operations during summer 2025. The affected aircraft include serial numbers 55022, 55049, 55019, and 55031.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12085, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the airline as it introduces Airbus’s longest-range single-aisle aircraft into its fleet, offering new flexibility for medium to long-haul routes.
Hunnu Air, the Mongolian carrier based in Ulaanbaatar, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2, serial number 19020171, powered by PW1900G engines. This marks a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy as it becomes the first operator of the E2 family in Mongolia.
