EgyptAir has expanded its long-haul capabilities with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 874, through a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4168A engines, offering proven performance for medium- and long-haul operations.
China Southern has taken delivery of three Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including one A319neo (MSN 12495), one A320neo (MSN 12516), and one A321neo (MSN 12569). All three jets are powered by LEAP-series enginessupplied by CFM International, with the A319neo and A320neo using LEAP-1A26 engines and the A321neo equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines.
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.
Beijing Capital Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6730, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The aircraft joins the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, serving domestic and regional routes across China and nearby Asian markets.
Air Sierra Leone has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44863, through a wet lease agreement with Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous-generation models.
Air China Cargo has expanded its freighter fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200P2F, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 890, powered by Trent 772C-60 engines. The aircraft marks a continued commitment to fleet modernization and growth in the cargo segment.
MTU Aero Engines reported first-quarter 2025 revenues of US$2.3 billion and adjusted earnings of US$340.9 million, driven by robust performance in both the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) segments.
Thai Airways International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Modification Center to establish a joint venture dedicated to converting B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo freighters. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cargo capacity amid a continuing global shift in air freight logistics.
Riyadh Air is positioning itself to take advantage of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China by expressing readiness to purchase Boeing aircraft originally intended for Chinese airlines. According to CEO Tony Douglas, the Saudi Arabian startup carrier is prepared to move quickly should these aircraft become available, a strategic decision aimed at accelerating Riyadh Air’s ambitious growth plans.
Tibet Airlines, a regional carrier based in Lhasa, China, has added a new Airbus A319neo to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 11926, is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International, further supporting the airline’s modernization and high-altitude operational capabilities.
