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Volotea Launches RFP For A320s, Targets 97 Aircraft By 2030

Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.

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United Airlines Adds B737-8 With LEAP Engines To Fleet

United Airlines (US) has added a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 67517, to its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines and forms part of United’s larger investment in the Boeing 737 MAX program aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and route flexibility.

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Royal Brunei Adds A320neo With LEAP Engines To Fleet

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.

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Phoenix And AIP Close $300M PDP Facility For 30 B737-8s

Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.

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United Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-9 With LEAP Engines

United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67742, powered by LEAP-1B28 enginesmanufactured by CFM International. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive fleet modernization plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its short- and medium-haul networks.

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Nouvelair Leases A320 From Electra Airways

Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.

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easyJet Takes Delivery Of A320neo With LEAP Engines

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.

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Akasa Air Plans 30 Aircraft Fleet By July 2025

Akasa Air (India) has outlined ambitious growth plans that include expanding its fleet to a total of 30 aircraft by July 2025. The airline is also setting up two new strategic operational hubs at Navi Mumbai International Airport and Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport), where it intends to base 5 to 7 aircraft each by the end of the year.