BOC leases three more jets to Qatar Airways + DP World cranes up at Tartous + Nesma rebrands as flyplus

BOC Aviation, Qatar Airways ink another widebody agreement

Another widebody deal for BOC Aviation: BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase and lease back three Airbus A350-1000s to Qatar Airways on long-term operating leases, with all three aircraft already delivered, according to a statement. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97-powered jets mark BOC Aviation's first A350-1000 financing for Qatar, an existing customer.

Tartous starts stacking capacity

DP World installs first of three new cranes at Syria's Port of Tartous: DP World has installed the first of three new mobile harbour cranes at the Port of Tartous, marking the first major investment under its 30-year concession agreement with the Syrian government, according to a statement. The cranes are part of DP World's USD 800 mn investment programme at the port, which also includes infrastructure upgrades and digitalization, aimed at supporting Syria's trade and economic recovery.

Nesma adds to its fleet

Another A321 joins Nesma’s fleet: Nesma Airlines has received a new Airbus A321, bringing its fleet to 11 aircraft and four A321s. The delivery follows the arrival of its third A321 in March, when the carrier said its fleet had reached 10 aircraft. Nesma is rebranding as flyplus — not a new airline, but a refreshed identity under which it plans to expand into European and Asian markets.

Flyplus is Nesma's new brand identity, not a separate carrier. The Egyptian airline is keeping its operating certificate and route network while relaunching its market positioning under the new name.