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.
flynas (Saudi Arabia) is significantly expanding its summer 2025 network with the addition of six new destinations, including Milan (Italy), Geneva (Switzerland), Krakow (Poland), Rize (Turkey), Casablanca (Morocco), and a new direct route between Jeddah and El Alamein (Egypt). These additions will bring the airline’s summer route network to over 20 cities, further reinforcing its role as a key player in regional and international low-cost travel.
Azul (Brazil) has initiated a primary public offering of preferred shares, beginning with a base offering of 450 million shares, with the option to increase the total offering up to 697 million shares. The move marks a significant step in the carrier’s strategy to reinforce its balance sheet and support long-term operational resilience.
Royal Jordanian (Jordan) has announced plans to resume its Amman–Mumbai service beginning 19 June 2025, with operations to be conducted using the Airbus A320neo. This marks a key step in the airline’s broader strategy to rebuild its Asia network post-COVID and meet resurgent travel demand between the Middle East and South Asia.
easyJet (UK) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12551, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, produced by CFM International, and joins one of Europe’s largest A320 family fleets.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has released its operational update for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a total of 158 transactions. These include commitments to purchase 125 aircraft, the delivery of 11 aircraft, the sale of four owned aircraft and one engine, and 16 new lease commitments. The report reflects a strong start to the year and reaffirms BOC Aviation’s active presence…
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
Pratt & Whitney (US) and Delta Air Lines (US) have entered into a long-term agreement to expand the GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps’ Atlanta facility. This move reflects growing global demand for GTF maintenance support and aims to transform the facility into one of the largest GTF MRO centers in the world over the next decade.
MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
GATES USA SPAH has officially announced the expansion of its contracted MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities to include LEAP engines, marking a significant milestone in its technical services offering. This development enhances the company’s role in the global aviation aftermarket by aligning with the next generation of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft engines.
