British Airways, the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12453, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft will support high-frequency European operations and fleet renewal efforts.
Air Astra, a private airline based in Bangladesh, has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition or lease of up to four Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft, with delivery targeted by the end of 2025. The carrier is open to dry lease or outright purchase arrangements, depending on the terms offered by potential lessors or sellers.
GTLK Europe, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has formally denied allegations of liability made by Qatar Airways Group in a legal counterclaim valued at $155 million. The dispute centers on two Airbus A330 aircraft that were reportedly grounded following the onset of Russia-related sanctions and ownership complexities.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has leased an Airbus A321 aircraft from GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI operator, in response to ongoing engine-related fleet challenges. The lease arrangement provides much-needed capacity as the airline manages multiple aircraft grounded due to extended maintenance cycles and parts availability issues.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese unit of the Wizz Air Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12524, as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney, offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to earlier models.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo under a wet lease arrangement with Avion Express, a Lithuanian ACMI operator. The aircraft is identified by serial number 4448 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a configuration that is atypical for the A320neo, which is usually equipped with either LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, registered under serial number 12472, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A30 engines from CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
EVA Air, Taiwan’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo, registered as B-17888, continuing its narrowbody fleet expansion. The delivery is part of EVA Air’s ongoing fleet modernization plan aimed at increasing fuel efficiency and network flexibility across short- to medium-haul routes in Asia.
Airbus, the European aerospace giant, has reaffirmed its financial and delivery forecasts for 2025, despite acknowledging that supply chain pressures and ongoing trade tensions could influence its performance. The company remains cautiously optimistic about meeting its production goals but flagged challenges that may arise due to global economic and geopolitical conditions.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320 aircraft, on wet lease from Latvian ACMI operator SmartLynx. The aircraft, bearing serial number 2233, is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines, a reliable workhorse engine widely used across the A320 family.
