JetBlue Airways has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55373, reinforcing the airline’s strategy to operate a more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly fleet. The A220 continues to play a central role in JetBlue’s modernization plans across its U.S. network.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 66543, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The airline continues to invest in next-generation narrowbody aircraft to enhance efficiency, capacity, and network flexibility.
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has added a new Airbus A350-1000 to its widebody fleet, bearing serial number 730. The delivery reflects Etihad’s continuing investment in fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft to support its growing intercontinental route network and sustainability goals.
Delta Air Lines has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12337, as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is among a series of A321neos Delta has ordered to replace aging models and enhance operational efficiency across its domestic network.
China Southern Airlines has added a new Airbus A321neo to its growing fleet, identified by serial number 12754. This addition highlights the airline’s continued commitment to modernizing its narrowbody operations with next-generation aircraft.
Breeze Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A220-300, marked by serial number 55351, enhancing its operational efficiency and route flexibility. The aircraft delivery represents another step in the airline’s ongoing commitment to deploying next-generation aircraft to support its growing route network across the United States.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the recent delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, bearing serial number 15433. This addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its regional operations, particularly in underserved domestic and short-haul routes across the United States.
Chorus Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates, a Montreal-based engineering and certification firm known for its work on A220 aircraft as well as Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Learjet special mission platforms. The acquisition aims to enhance Chorus’s competencies in defense contracting, specialized MRO, and aerospace engineering, while expanding its footprint within the heart of Montreal’s aerospace ecosystem.
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, reported a robust 12% year-over-year increase in Q2 2025 sales, reaching $7.6 billion, fueled by strong performance across both commercial aftermarket and original equipment (OE)segments. The aftermarket division grew 19%, while OE sales rose 15%, supported by higher volume and a favorable product mix, especially from Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
