Loganair plans to increase aircraft ownership and reduce its operating-leased fleet from 75% to around 50%, although limited availability of suitable aircraft is slowing progress. The carrier continues to face elevated lease rates, engine and spare-parts constraints, while higher fuel costs have prompted increased hedging and a fuel surcharge. Demand remains resilient, although passengers are booking closer to departure.

Air Cairo has placed a direct order for 15 Airbus A320neos, marking its first aircraft purchase directly from Airbus and a shift from its previously all-leased fleet strategy. The carrier currently operates 43 aircraft and plans major expansion to more than 130 aircraft by 2034, with the new owned aircraft intended to improve operational flexibility and financial efficiency.

Air Astana Group increased China capacity by 81% this summer, expanding to seven Chinese cities as Kazakhstan strengthens its position as an east-west transit hub amid changing traffic flows caused by Middle East instability. New routes and higher frequencies are supporting connections between China, India, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe, while summer operational performance improved, with on-time performance reaching 86%.