AirSial, a private Pakistani airline based in Sialkot, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4160. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for the A320ceo family, indicating AirSial’s continued preference for proven and efficient technologies as it grows its operational footprint.
WestJet, the Canadian carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 under lease, featuring manufacturer serial number 43301. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and is the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
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.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the United Kingdom, has confirmed the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 by its parent company, Fuyo General Lease of Japan, from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) of the United States. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 55168, remains under an existing operating lease with ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy.
Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.
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.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US) has acquired an Airbus A330-200, bearing serial number 1104, from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. The aircraft remains on operating lease with Hawaiian Airlines, and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, continuing its service within the carrier’s long-haul fleet.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of a dry-leased Embraer E195, carrying serial number 19000029. The aircraft is owned by Regional One, a U.S.-based lessor, and is expected to enter service soon as the carrier navigates ongoing fleet reliability and capacity constraints.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55350, from U.S.-based lessor Azorra, marking the sixth A220 aircraft to join its fleet. This delivery is the first of three aircraft the airline is scheduled to receive from Azorra by 2026, as part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul and modernize its narrowbody fleet.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, a major low-cost airline based in Brazil, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8, serial 44040, on lease. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, representing the latest in fuel-efficient single-aisle propulsion technology.
