China Southern Airlines, one of the leading carriers in Asia, has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of two new aircraft. The airline took delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12438, equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, and a Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), serial number 67824, powered by GE90-110B1 engines.
Belavia, the national airline of Belarus, is on the verge of significantly bolstering its fleet by adding three Airbus A330aircraft. These planes were previously operated by Magic Air of Gambia and are being repurposed to fit Belavia’s operational needs.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has reached a significant milestone with the successful delivery of its 200th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12332, to United Airlines. This event is noteworthy as it marks the first delivery from CALC’s Mobile, Alabama, facility, underscoring the leasing company’s expanding operations and global reach.
Air Serbia is set to expand its fleet significantly in 2025, beginning with the addition of one Embraer E195 on a dry lease in April, followed by two additional E195s and one A320-family aircraft later in the year during the fourth quarter.
Surinam Airways has further extended the operation of its leased Airbus A340-600 aircraft on the flagship Paramaribo–Amsterdam route through 30 June 2025. The aircraft continues to be operated by USC (Germany), which provides the widebody under a wet-lease arrangement.
easyJet has expanded its modern Airbus fleet with the delivery of one A320neo, bearing serial number 12522. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines manufactured by CFM International, reinforcing the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet renewal and sustainability.
China Southern has expanded its Airbus narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A320neo, bearing serial number 12477. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s strategy of operating a younger, more fuel-efficient fleet.
China Eastern has expanded its modern single-aisle fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12372. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines produced by CFM International, underscoring the airline’s continued investment in next-generation fuel-efficient technology.
Aegean Airlines anticipates continued operational disruptions from GTF engine problems for at least another two years, extending into 2027. The airline projects that the peak of these challenges will occur in 2026, when up to 13 or 14 aircraft may be grounded simultaneously due to Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G engine reliability issues.
