Flybondi, a low-cost airline based in Argentina, has announced plans to expand its fleet for the summer season by adding two wet-leased A320 aircraft, registered in Lithuania. These aircraft will operate between November 2024 and March 2025, boosting Flybondi’s capacity to meet the heightened demand during the peak travel season. With this addition, Flybondi’s fleet size will increase to 19 aircraft.
Fly2Sky, a Bulgarian charter airline, has signed a three-year wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine, providing aircraft to support SkyUp’s growing operations. The deal includes the wet lease of two Airbus A320s for the full three years and two Airbus A321s, which will remain in service until October 31, 2025.
Bangkok Airways, a regional airline based in Thailand, is evaluating options to replace its aging fleet of 11 Airbus A319s and two A320s with either the Airbus A220 or the Embraer E2. A final decision is expected by the end of 2024, with aircraft deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 at the earliest. This move reflects Bangkok Airways’ commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing operational…
Azul, the Brazilian airline, has updated its fleet expansion plans for 2025, which include the delivery of additional A330-900 aircraft directly from its orderbook in December 2025. The carrier also expects 12-15 Embraer E2 jets to arrive throughout the year, though some of these deliveries may slip into early 2026. Overall, Azul projects a 10% increase in capacity in 2025, signaling a significant step…
Aeolus Engine Services, based in Ireland, has expanded its leasing portfolio by acquiring two GE90-94 engines and one GTCP331-500 auxiliary power unit (APU) from a Boeing 777-200ER. While the engines and APU will be retained for leasing purposes, the aircraft itself is slated to be sold in its current condition (“as-is”), marking a strategic move by Aeolus to focus on its…
MHI RJ Aviation Group (Canada) and Maeve Aerospace (Germany) have announced a strategic partnership to cooperate on the development of Maeve’s innovative M80 aircraft. This collaboration will focus on providing engineering and advisory services, leveraging the expertise of both organizations to advance the M80’s design and bring it closer to market readiness.
BETA Technologies, a US-based developer of electric aviation solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of the production version of its ALIA eCTOL (electric Conventional Takeoff and Landing aircraft). This accomplishment underscores BETA’s progress in advancing sustainable aviation technology and paves the way for commercial deployment of the ALIA platform.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based leasing company, has successfully completed the financing of a Boeing 737-800 in partnership with Nedbank CIB, a prominent South African financial institution. This transaction highlights AELF’s strategic focus on expanding its leasing portfolio while leveraging global partnerships to support aviation operations worldwide.
Airbus has released its latest market forecast, predicting that the Asia-Pacific region, including the Indian subcontinent, will require approximately 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years. This demand represents 46% of global aircraft requirements, highlighting the region’s critical role in shaping the future of global aviation. The projection underscores Asia-Pacific’s position as the fastest-growing aviation market, driven by economic expansion, urbanization,…
Air Peace, a leading airline based in Nigeria, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, identified by serials 38173 and 29636. Both aircraft are on a damp lease from AirExplore, a Slovakian airline, and are equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency. This acquisition supports Air Peace’s commitment to enhancing capacity and operational efficiency across its…
