Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
Pratt & Whitney has introduced a significant performance enhancement for its PW1100G-JM engine, known as the Hot Section Plus (HS+) upgrade. This new offering is derived from the company’s GTF Advantage technology and is aimed at improving the durability and operational efficiency of engines powering the A320neo aircraft family.
Airbus has announced a significant executive reshuffle, appointing Benoit Schultz as Chief Procurement Officer, effective 01 October 2025. Schultz succeeds Jurgen Westermeier, who will assume dual leadership roles as President of Airbus in India and Head of South Asia beginning 01 September 2025. Meanwhile, Remi Maillard will become EVP Engineering of Commercial Aircraft and Head of Technology.
Investec Aviation Finance, based in the United Kingdom, has finalized a senior-term loan facility with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), headquartered in the United States, to support the acquisition of a Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1104, was acquired by AELF from Avolon, the global leasing company based in Ireland.
nada has taken delivery of a new A220-300 aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 55355, in a move that continues the airline’s modernization of its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, which is known for its fuel efficiency and reduced noise footprint.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese division of Europe’s ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air, has received a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12567, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This latest delivery adds capacity and fuel-efficient performance to the carrier’s rapidly expanding fleet.
Volaris, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet, bearing serial number 12554 and powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This delivery supports Volaris’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy and environmental performance objectives.
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a major aircraft order with Boeing, covering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Simultaneously, Airbus is preparing to secure a smaller order for 20 A220 aircraft, aiming to expand its presence in the North African market.
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian carrier backed by the Public Investment Fund, is expected to announce a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the upcoming Paris Airshow. The move marks a significant step in the airline’s high-profile fleet acquisition strategy ahead of its planned launch.
PLAY Europe, the Maltese branch of Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 7939, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines supplied by CFM International, enhancing the carrier’s fuel efficiency and range capabilities.
