EJS, a UK-based aviation company, has taken delivery of an ATR72-200F aircraft, serial number 419, previously operated by Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. The aircraft is scheduled for teardown in May 2025 as part of a structured asset retirement and parts recovery initiative in collaboration with ALL4JETS, a Poland-based aviation services provider.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading aviation lessor and asset manager, has successfully closed three Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling $64.8 million in financing. The deals cover the acquisition of two Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and one LEAP-1A engine, providing flexible long-term financing solutions for high-demand powerplants.
United Airlines has strengthened its narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of two next-generation aircraft: a Boeing 737-9, serial number 43448, powered by CFM LEAP-1B28 engines, and an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12424, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. These additions reflect United’s strategic fleet renewal plan as it focuses on operating a modern, fuel-efficient single-aisle fleet.
QantasLink, the regional arm of Qantas, has expanded its turboprop fleet with the addition of a De Havilland Canada Q400, serial number 4460. The aircraft is operated by Sunstate Airlines, a wholly owned Qantas subsidiary, and is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW150A engines.
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of another Airbus A220-300, furthering its investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The new aircraft, bearing serial number 55349, is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family that offers substantial fuel savings and noise reduction.
Croatia Airlines has initiated the gradual retirement of its De Havilland Canada Q400 turboprop fleet, targeting a complete phase-out by 2027. As part of this strategy, the airline confirmed that two aircraft — serial numbers 4205 and 4211 — exited its active fleet earlier in 2025, marking the start of a long-planned transition to a fully jet-powered fleet.
Magellan Aerospace has announced a significant step in its long-standing collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada, securing a mix of contract extensions and fresh manufacturing program awards. These developments reflect a strengthening of ties between the two companies, enhancing Magellan’s role in the supply chain of one of the most prominent aircraft engine manufacturers in the world.
JetSMART, the Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12430, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. The aircraft adds high-density capacity to JetSMART’s growing narrowbody fleet as it targets expansion across South America.
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.
DHL Aviation, a major global logistics carrier under the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Airbus A300B4-600F freighter, serial number 557, to be operated by its German subsidiary EAT Leipzig. The aircraft is powered by PW4158 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
