Dakar Air Cargo, a Senegalese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first freighter aircraft, an ATR72-500F, serial 541. This acquisition marks a pivotal step for the airline as it moves to establish itself in the regional cargo market.
CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group) has finalized a lease agreement with Uzbekistan Airways for two Airbus A321neo aircraft, both of which are scheduled for delivery in 2026. These aircraft will be sourced from CALC’s direct orderbook with Airbus, reflecting the leasing firm’s robust portfolio of new-generation aircraft.
Bestfly, an Angolan airline, has taken delivery of one Embraer E175 to operate on behalf of two oil companies in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo. This delivery underscores Bestfly’s strategic partnership in supporting the logistics and transportation needs of the energy sector in the region.
Akasa Air, India’s newest low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-8200 aircraft, registration VT-YBG. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1B engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Airnorth, the Australian regional carrier, has strengthened its fleet by taking delivery of an Embraer E190, serial 19000035, on wet lease from Alliance Airlines. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, known for their performance and reliability in regional operations.
Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship carrier, is exploring the possibility of bolstering its fleet with foreign aircraft through wet leasing arrangements. Sergei Aleksandrovsky, the airline’s CEO, shared this development as Aeroflot navigates the complexities of current market conditions.
Aeroflot Group, one of Russia’s leading airline groups, has announced ambitious plans to strengthen its fleet with the delivery of over 100 MC-21 aircraft by 2030. This significant commitment is part of a broader order for 339 Russian-built aircraft, which also includes 210 MC-21, 89 SJ-100, and 40 TU-214 aircraft.
7 Air, a U.S.-based operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-800SF, serial 33597, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B24 engines, renowned for their reliability and fuel efficiency.
Mexicana has confirmed that its first E2 aircraft, initially scheduled for delivery in May 2025, will now be handed over in the coming weeks. This delay highlights the operational challenges faced by the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal efforts.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.
