Samoa Airways has successfully redelivered a DHC6-300 Twin Otter, serial 827, following an extensive 9-month refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This marks the first of three aircraft undergoing upgrades, with the remaining two expected to return to service in late 2025 and 2026.
Pobeda Airlines (Russia) is set to reclaim all Boeing 737s currently operated by sister airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya, reinforcing its commitment to a single-fleet strategy. The move aims to simplify operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.
Western Air (Bahamas) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer ERJ145, serial 145643, powered by Rolls-Royce AE3007A1E engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s regional connectivity and fleet modernization strategy.
Southwest Airlines (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 42611, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition aligns with Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, ensuring greater fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, and environmental benefits.
Sky Alps (Italy) has wet leased a Boeing 737-800, serial 30667, from ETF Airways (Croatia) to support operations on the Verona-Hamburg route. The lease agreement, set for an undisclosed duration, ensures seamless capacity coverageon the airline’s international network.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A321neo, serial 12467, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. This latest acquisition strengthens the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient and high-performance aircraft.
Bulgaria Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial 55325, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enhancing fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan (China) has officially launched operations, marking a significant expansion of MTU’s global MRO capabilities. The facility specializes in Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engine maintenance, supporting the growing demand for GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine services.
AAR (US) has signed a multi-year nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Cebu Pacific Air (Philippines) to support the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet, powered by CFM56-5B engines. The contract will see AAR performing nacelle MRO services at its Chonburi, Thailand facility, reinforcing its commitment to expanding support for Asia-Pacific carriers.
TAAG Angola has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A220-300, serial 55334, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s modernization strategy, improving fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility.
