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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of July 2025

Global – In July 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 67 aircraft to 41 customers
    • 5 A220-300
    • 19 A320neo
    • 35 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 4 A350-900
    • 2 A350-1000
  • Secured 7 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 373 aircraft to 72 customers.

In June 2025, Airbus reported 63 aircraft deliveries.

See last year’s stats here.

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Source: Airbus
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South African Airline Expands Fleet with 10 New Embraer E195-E2s – Deliveries Between 2025 and 2027

South Africa – Airlink has finalised a lease agreement with Azorra for 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a significant fleet expansion for Southern Africa’s largest privately owned regional airline. The deal, first announced as a selection earlier this year, will see deliveries begin later in 2025 and conclude in 2027.

  • Fleet commonality with Airlink’s existing Embraer E-Jets will allow for cost efficiencies in operations, maintenance, training, and equipment, ensuring a smooth entry into service.

  • Airlink has operated Embraer aircraft since 2001, and this acquisition strengthens its two-decade relationship with the Brazilian manufacturer.

  • Azorra, a US-based lessor with a fleet exceeding 225 aircraft (including orders and commitments), is supplying the newly built E2s in collaboration with Embraer and Pratt & Whitney.

  • Airlink currently operates a 68-strong fleet and in 2024 welcomed Qatar Airways as a 25% equity partner.

  • The first E195-E2 is expected to enter service by December 2025.

Statements

  • Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht, says: “It is an exciting and daunting moment for Airlink. Exciting because it heralds the next phase of Airlink’s development and growth as the leading regional airline in Southern Africa and now possibly beyond. Daunting, as there is a lot to do in the weeks ahead before the first aircraft enters service, hopefully in December this year, but I have no doubt that the Airlink team will deliver, as they always do.”

  • John Evans, CEO at Azorra, says: “This is an exciting step forward in our partnership with Airlink. The addition of the E195-E2 to their fleet highlights our shared commitment to operational efficiency, sustainable growth, and increased capacity and service. We’re proud to work alongside Embraer and Pratt & Whitney to bring next-generation aircraft to Airlink, supporting enhanced connectivity across Africa.”

  • Arjan Meijer, President and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation, says: “We are proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with Airlink as it takes this next step into the future with the E195-E2. This aircraft is the most efficient single-aisle jet in its class and perfectly suited to support Airlink’s ambitious growth plans across Southern Africa. We look forward to seeing the E2 in Airlink’s livery, delivering unmatched performance, comfort, and sustainability.”

Source: Embraer
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Places Additional 2025 Order for 14 Boeing 777‑9

Hong Kong – Cathay Pacific Airways, the country’s flag carrier and long‑time Boeing 777 operator, has placed a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777‑9 wide‑body jets, reinforcing its status as a regional fleet leader and powering its next phase of network expansion and fleet modernization. The order lifts Cathay Pacific’s total Boeing 777‑9 commitments to 35 jets.

Statements

  • “We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub,” said Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer. “Cathay Pacific aims to further strengthen our ongoing partnership with Boeing and leverage the world-class features of the new 777-9 as we strive to become the world’s best premium airline.”

  • “We are proud to support Cathay Pacific’s continued leadership as one of the world’s top airlines, and introduce the 777-9 as their future flagship airplane,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “This latest order demonstrates the value of the 777-9 and further strengthens the airline’s tradition of delivering superb comfort, convenience and connectivity to passengers for years to come.”

Source: Boeing
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Middle Eastern Airline Logs Record Monthly Aircraft Deliveries Amid 2025 Fleet Expansion

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has marked July 2025 as the busiest aircraft delivery month in its 22-year history, receiving five new aircraft in a single month as part of an aggressive fleet expansion strategy aimed at supporting its long-term network growth and passenger volume targets.

  • Etihad Airways took delivery of:

    • 2x Boeing 787 Dreamliners (for long-haul routes across Asia, Australia, and North America)

    • 1x Airbus A350-1000 (to enhance capacity on high-demand international routes)

    • 1x Airbus A321LR (its first of the type, bringing a new level of premium service to narrowbody operations)

    • 1x Airbus A320ceo (for regional and short-haul network flexibility)

  • These additions bring Etihad’s total fleet size to 106 aircraft, with an average fleet age of just 8.7 years.

  • The delivery milestone comes as Etihad targets 38 million passengers annually by 2030, having already transported more than 20 million passengers over the past 12 months—double the volume of 2022.

  • Etihad expects to continue its fleet growth momentum, with 20 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery each year through 2025 and 2026.

Statement

  • “July has been a remarkable month for Etihad Airways. Taking delivery of five aircraft is our most intensive delivery programme to date and showcases our ambitious growth trajectory. These aircraft will enable us to serve more destinations, offer increased frequencies, and deliver the exceptional experiences our guests expect across our network.” – Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways

Source: Etihad Airways

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