Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.
Air Madagascar has sold two stored Airbus A340-300 aircraft, with serial numbers 319 and 210, to a Chinese company for US$2 million. This sale is part of the airline’s strategy to reduce its debt burden.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12388. This aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
Icelandair is advancing its fleet modernization efforts with the planned addition of three Airbus A321LR aircraft, expected to be delivered before the summer of 2025. This initiative is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency and expand its route network.
Air Serbia is scheduled to take delivery of its fourth Airbus A330-200 aircraft in February 2025, following a series of delays.
Thai VietJet Air has expanded its fleet capacity for the Lunar New Year holiday season by wet-leasing two Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Avion Express, a leading Lithuanian ACMI provider. The additional aircraft are expected to support the airline in handling increased passenger traffic during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Japan Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000, serial number 686, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The aircraft, registered as JA09WJ, arrived in Japan following its handover from Airbus’ Toulouse facility.
Fly Vaayu, the United Arab Emirates’ dedicated narrow-body freighter airline, is set to expand its fleet by adding up to two more Airbus A320P2F aircraft in 2025. The first of these, an A321P2F, bearing serial number 2164, will join the airline in the coming months.
Air Busan has reported that one of its A321 aircraft, serial 3297, sustained substantial damage following an onboard fire while preparing for departure at Busan-Gimhae International Airport. Fortunately, all passengers and crew safely evacuated without injuries.
HK Express (Hong Kong) anticipates that ongoing issues with its Pratt & Whitney (P&W)-powered A320neo fleetwill continue to impact operations through 2025. The airline reported that in 2024, an average of 5.6 A320neos were grounded at any given time due to issues with the P&W GTF engines.
