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.
China Airlines (Taiwan) has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12415, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet as part of its ongoing modernization program.
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.
HAECO (Hong Kong) has announced a new maintenance partnership with SF Airlines (China) to conduct C-checkson the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 747 freighters (B747F). The checks will be carried out at HAECO’s state-of-the-art facilities in Hong Kong, further strengthening the MRO provider’s foothold in the cargo maintenance segment.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
Etihad Airways (UAE) has expanded its next-generation long-haul fleet with the addition of its sixth Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 717. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy and underscores its continued investment in fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly widebody aircraft.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
