Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6500, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common engine variant used across the A320ceo family known for fuel efficiency and robust reliability.
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian carrier backed by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a critical step in building its long-haul, full-service fleet. The agreement includes the option to increase the order to 50 aircraft, showcasing the airline’s ambitious growth trajectory.
Frontier Airlines, a U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced the selection of GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney to power its incoming fleet of 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Croatia Airlines is continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal with the scheduled delivery of two Airbus A220-300s, bearing serial numbers 55363 and 55357, later in June 2025. This fleet expansion is part of a phased transition away from older aircraft models and toward more fuel-efficient, next-generation airframes.
Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has announced plans to return six additional aircraft and one engine to their respective lessors as part of its ongoing fleet restructuring strategy. With this latest move, the total number of aircraft that the airline intends to phase out now stands at 17.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has confirmed a large-scale aircraft acquisition agreement with Boeing, solidifying plans to modernize and expand its fleet. The firm order includes 23 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and options for up to 22 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, reinforcing the carrier’s long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
Eastar Jet, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has announced a planned capital increase of $43.9 million, set to be completed within June 2025. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the airline’s financial foundation and enable fleet growth as it continues its recovery in the post-pandemic aviation environment.
Southwest Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68892, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering significant performance improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
