Frontier Airlines, the U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet with the delivery of four Airbus A321neo aircraft and two spare engines during the first quarter of 2025. These new additions are part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity while maintaining cost efficiency.
My Freighter, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has added a Boeing 767-300BDSF to its fleet under a lease agreement, expanding its medium- to long-haul freight capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 26984, is powered by PW4060 engines, further optimizing the airline’s cargo operations.
SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12565. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, and will serve as a cornerstone in the airline’s drive for greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
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.
