Tarom, the Romanian flag carrier, is set to wet lease an Airbus A320 from Malta MedAir starting 12 June 2025. The aircraft will be used to operate flights on the Bucharest–Amsterdam route, enhancing schedule reliability and operational flexibility during the busy summer travel period.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of the Boeing 737 in the world, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68894. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, continuing the airline’s commitment to fleet standardization and operational efficiency.
Singapore Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44265, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, supplied by CFM International, offering improvements in fuel efficiency and noise reduction over previous-generation models.
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a major aircraft order with Boeing, covering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Simultaneously, Airbus is preparing to secure a smaller order for 20 A220 aircraft, aiming to expand its presence in the North African market.
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian carrier backed by the Public Investment Fund, is expected to announce a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the upcoming Paris Airshow. The move marks a significant step in the airline’s high-profile fleet acquisition strategy ahead of its planned launch.
PLAY Europe, the Maltese branch of Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 7939, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines supplied by CFM International, enhancing the carrier’s fuel efficiency and range capabilities.
Nouvelair Tunisie, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2322, under lease from Electra Airways of Bulgaria. This delivery comes as a replacement for an earlier A320, serial number 2717, also sourced from Electra.
Griffin Global Asset Management, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has finalized long-term lease agreements with United Airlines for six new Boeing 737-9 aircraft, all of which were delivered during April and May 2025. The deal underlines Griffin’s strategic relationship with one of the world’s largest carriers and reflects growing demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
flynas, a Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43005, from Batik Air Malaysia. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines and will support flynas’ growing network during peak demand periods.
FlyKhiva, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, is planning to lease up to three Boeing 767-300F aircraft by the end of 2025, signaling an aggressive expansion of its freighter fleet. The move reflects FlyKhiva’s ambition to enhance its capacity and solidify its presence in long-haul cargo markets connecting Asia and Europe.
