Aeolus Engine Service, based in Ireland, has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-700 aircraft, as part of its ongoing strategic investment in engine material and aircraft asset management. The aircraft are identified by serial numbers 33932 and 36073, and both are powered by CFM56-7B22 engines, which are widely used in the Boeing 737 Next Generation series.
Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.
Transavia France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, with serial number 12502, powered by LEAP-1A24 engines. The addition reflects the airline’s commitment to expanding and modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
United Airlines (US) has added a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 67517, to its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines and forms part of United’s larger investment in the Boeing 737 MAX program aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and route flexibility.
Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its next-generation single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11329 and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The aircraft joins the airline’s growing A320neo family and will be used primarily on its short- to medium-haul network.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.
China Southern Airlines has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12510, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, continuing its strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its narrowbody fleet.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to commence nonstop service between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) beginning 12 September 2025. The new route will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, expanding the carrier’s footprint in Northeast Asia and enhancing connectivity between Malaysia’s Sabah region and South Korea.
United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67742, powered by LEAP-1B28 enginesmanufactured by CFM International. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive fleet modernization plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its short- and medium-haul networks.
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
