21.   The loan will enable the company to expand its fleet in the international and regional markets and reduce the age of its existing fleet.

22.   Throughout the industry, companies are enjoying a bumper year, with airlines filling their jets with passengers and busily expanding their fleets.

23.   Both firms have embarked on plans to expand their fleet to face growing business.

24.   The buoyant demand has encouraged shipping companies to expand their fleets at a furious rate, anxious not to lose market share to their competitors.