Croatia Airlines has announced plans to retire one Airbus A320, serial number 1237, during 2025 as part of its broader fleet modernization strategy. The retirement aligns with the carrier’s move to a single-type fleet centered around the Airbus A220, offering improved efficiency and operational standardization.
Croatia Airlines has been notified of delivery delays affecting four Airbus A220 aircraft originally scheduled for arrival during 2025. Despite the setbacks, the airline’s third A220 is now confirmed for delivery in May 2025, maintaining momentum in its transition to a new-generation fleet.
Airbus, Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer, delivered approximately 55 commercial aircraft in April 2025, maintaining steady output despite ongoing challenges with engine supply chains, particularly for its high-demand A320neo family. The shortage of engines continues to disrupt production schedules and delay customer deliveries.
Frontier Airlines, a major U.S.-based low-cost carrier, continued to strengthen its fleet strategy during the first quarter of 2025 by extending 14 aircraft leases that were originally scheduled to end in 2026 and 2027. This strategic move reflects the airline’s focus on maintaining operational continuity and avoiding short-term capacity gaps amid increasing demand projections.
Marabu Airlines, an Estonian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the wet lease of one Airbus A320, designated by serial number 3780. The aircraft is leased from Bul Air, a Bulgarian operator, and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines.
LATAM Brasil has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, expanding its narrowbody fleet as part of its modernization and efficiency improvement strategy. The aircraft is identified by serial number 12538 and is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, a member of Pratt & Whitney’s advanced GTF engine family.
Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320. The aircraft, identified by serial number 1922, was acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a reliable variant from the V2500 series produced by IAE (International Aero Engines).
Frontier Airlines, the U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet with the delivery of four Airbus A321neo aircraft and two spare engines during the first quarter of 2025. These new additions are part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity while maintaining cost efficiency.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its operational capacity with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft through wet lease arrangements. These acquisitions are part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to meet peak travel demand and maintain scheduling flexibility across its short and medium-haul network.
Airbus is employing a strategic delivery route for a new A350 aircraft destined for Delta Air Lines, opting to send the aircraft from Toulouse to Tokyo before its final delivery to the United States. The decision comes amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff risks between the European Union and the United States.
