Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.
Edelweiss Air, the leisure carrier based in Switzerland and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 079 and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are renowned for their high efficiency, reduced emissions, and low operating costs in the long-haul sector.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has announced that it expects to take delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft by the end of 2025. The deliveries are part of the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving fuel efficiency, lowering emissions, and modernizing its narrowbody fleet for short- and medium-haul routes.
Aleutian Airways, a regional carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, marking a key milestone in its fleet development strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1405, is being introduced under a lease agreement with Azorra Aircraft Leasing, a U.S.-based lessor with a strong presence in the regional aircraft leasing space.
Turkish Airlines has added another aircraft to its expanding fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605. The aircraft has been leased and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a member of the IAE V2500 engine family, well-known for its efficiency and reliability on short- and medium-haul routes.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish long-haul airline, has expanded its widebody operations by adding a new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet. This recent addition brings the airline’s total number of A330 family aircraft to six, reinforcing its capacity on long-haul routes and replacing an older A340-300 previously in service.
Garuda Indonesia is taking concrete steps to reintroduce the Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the type as part of the airline’s broader recovery plan. The national flag carrier is currently finalizing a lease agreement with BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, to acquire one B737-8.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 63279. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation engines.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, as part of its fleet expansion and renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International, reinforcing WestJet’s investment in fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
