Lufthansa, the German flag carrier and part of the Lufthansa Group, has received a new Airbus A350-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 724, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. This delivery supports the airline’s commitment to replacing older widebody aircraft with more efficient next-generation models.
LATAM Brasil, the Brazilian arm of the LATAM Airlines Group, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12488. The aircraft is leased and features Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) series, renowned for improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Jetstar Airways, the Australian low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has received a new Airbus A320, identified by serial number 12545, expanding its short-haul fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions compared to older variants.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced that it is postponing the retirement of several of its Airbus A330s and Boeing 737-800s due to delays in the delivery of B787-9 Dreamliners, originally scheduled to arrive earlier. The delays may also result in compensation payments from Boeing, according to Chairman George Kao.
Awesome Cargo, a Mexico-based all-cargo carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200P2F, bearing serial number 1252. The aircraft, which has been leased to the airline, is powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 engines, offering robust performance and efficiency for mid-to-long-haul freight operations.
Avianca Cargo, the freight division of Colombia’s national airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F, identified by serial number 1342, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s fleet modernization program. This aircraft is the second of two widebody conversions the airline had planned, underscoring its commitment to expanding long-haul cargo capabilities.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, identified by manufacturer serial number 55372. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, part of the GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine family, known for delivering high fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing firms based in Ireland, has finalized an agreement to lease one Airbus A320neo to Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost and charter carrier. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2026, further supporting Air Cairo’s ongoing strategy to modernize and expand its fleet.
China Express Airlines is restructuring its fleet and procurement plans in a strategic shift that supports the introduction of domestically manufactured aircraft. The airline announced a reduction in its planned acquisition of A320 family aircraft, scaling down from four to two units. Additionally, the entity responsible for executing the transaction has been changed to Yunfei Aircraft Leasing (Shanghai)…
