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.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced a significant fleet modernization move with a firm order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and will span over approximately four years. This represents one of the largest regional jet commitments in SAS’s history and signals a transformative shift in its short-haul operations.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12665, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft represents another milestone in SAS’s commitment to sustainability and fleet modernization.
Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12323, as part of a major fleet renewal and network expansion initiative. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133GAR-JM engines and represents the first of 28 units ordered by the airline.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of one new Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55363, as part of its fleet renewal and modernization strategy. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines and marks a key milestone in the airline’s transition to a single-type narrowbody fleet.
Czech Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55368, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1524G-3 engines. The aircraft is operated by Smartwings, marking a further step in the post-restructuring integration of ČSA’s brand and assets within the broader Czech aviation group.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42608, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and improve fuel efficiency across its extensive domestic and near-international network.
Macquarie AirFinance, based in Ireland, has delivered a new Airbus A320neo to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) under a long-term lease agreement, marking the first of three A320neo aircraft it will supply from its existing orderbook. This transaction supports SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on environmental efficiency and standardized operations.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
