Centrum Air, based in Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft, bearing serial number 12519. The aircraft is operated by My Freighter, another Uzbekistan-based entity, and is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, part of the latest-generation engine technology from CFM International.
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the execution of definitive purchase agreements to acquire a substantial portfolio of 49 Embraer E-Jets and two GE CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft and engines are leased to 12 different airline customers worldwide, highlighting the deal’s geographic and operational diversity.
Avolon, a prominent aircraft leasing firm based in Ireland, has completed the delivery of the first Airbus A320neo to Royal Jordanian, marking the start of an eight-aircraft lease agreement. The aircraft delivered carries serial number 12304, and its arrival signals the beginning of a phased fleet renewal effort for the Jordanian flag carrier.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43001, marking a new addition to its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, which are part of the advanced CFM International LEAP family.
Air Niugini has announced that its first Airbus A220 has entered final assembly at Mirabel, Canada, with delivery scheduled for September 2025. This aircraft is the first of 11 A220s—in both -100 and -300 variants—that the airline plans to introduce as part of its ambitious fleet renewal strategy.
AirAsia X reported a net profit of $11.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a modest 3% increase in revenue to $222.3 million. The Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost carrier continues its post-pandemic recovery and has made key progress toward restoring full operations.
GE Aerospace is projecting a significant increase in narrowbody engine deliveries for 2025, anticipating a growth rate of 15% to 20% year-on-year. CEO Larry Culp announced that the company is seeing tangible improvements in its supply chain, which have been a persistent bottleneck in recent years.
Airbus has informed its airline customers that aircraft delivery delays are likely to persist for at least another three years, with the situation expected to normalize only by 2028. The continued delays are primarily attributed to persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly involving aircraft engines and critical structural components.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland, has completed a delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Aegean Airlines, marking a continuation of its support for the Greek flag carrier’s fleet modernization. The aircraft was transferred directly from CDB Aviation’s orderbook, underscoring the lessor’s long-term investment in new-generation aircraft.
