Nesma Airlines, a growing Egyptian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a seventh Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number 5508. The aircraft has been secured on lease and is powered by International Aero Engines (IAE) V2527-A5 turbofan engines.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX), a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 3101, marking its first direct aircraft purchase. In addition, GlobalX has signed definitive lease agreements for four Airbus A319s with serials 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503, with scheduled deliveries spanning from August to November 2025.
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Fly Gabon, the national carrier of Gabon, has announced it will introduce a brand new Airbus A320 to its fleet in mid-July 2025. The addition marks a notable step in the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy, although the source of the aircraft has not been publicly disclosed.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5661. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines and was acquired on lease, aligning with the airline’s strategy to maintain operational flexibility and respond to seasonal demand.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors based in Ireland, has released its operational results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting dynamic portfolio activity and a growing footprint. During the quarter, Avolon acquired 15 aircraft, sold 20 aircraft, and placed 26 aircraft from its orderbook, showcasing its active asset management strategy and strong demand for its fleet offerings.
AMS (UK) has successfully concluded the sale of two CFM56-5B6/3 engines, manufactured in 2008, on behalf of their owner. The engines, bearing serial numbers 697839 and 697840, were marketed through an exhaustive and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, demonstrating strong demand for mid-life engines in the secondary market.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation leasing company, has expanded its fleet portfolio with the purchase of three narrowbody aircraft. The acquisition includes two Airbus A319s currently leased to American Airlines and one Airbus A320 on lease to TAP Portugal.
