Airbus has officially submitted a bid in a tender to supply 84 passenger aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines, proposing both the A220-100 and A220-300 variants as part of the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion program.
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has raised concerns over potential tariff implications that could lead to a significant price hike in Boeing 787 aircraft costs. In a worst-case scenario, the price of a B787 could increase by up to $40 million per unit, creating challenges for airlines and lessors managing fleet expansion and replacement plans.
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.
Lufthansa Technik Malta has announced plans to build a new 6,400-square-meter hangar to support Boeing 787 cabin modifications, strengthening its MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities. The expansion will enable the company to increase service capacity and accommodate growing demand for cabin retrofits and upgrades.
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.
Sky Vision Airlines (Egypt) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321-200P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion, serial 1707, on lease from Juniper Aviation Investments (Singapore). This aircraft marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into dedicated cargo operations, leveraging the efficiency and payload capabilities of the A321-200P2F.
Red Sea Airlines (Egypt) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, serial 39619, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-7B27E engines, ensuring fuel efficiency and optimized operational performance for the carrier’s growing network.
High Ridge Aviation (Ireland) has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial 34814, from ORIX Aviation (Ireland). The aircraft remains under lease to Korean Air, maintaining its operational deployment within the airline’s long-haul fleet.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial 12509, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal efforts, improving fuel efficiency, environmental performance, and passenger experience.
