Southwest Airlines recently took delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 68382 and powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition is part of Southwest’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft, enhancing both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The LEAP-1B28 engines, produced by CFM International, are known for their optimized fuel…
South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its operational capacity by adding a Boeing 737-800 on a wet lease from Turkish carrier SunExpress. The aircraft, serial number 61333, TC-SOC, which first flew in 2017, is equipped with CFM56-7B26E engines, a power choice known for its reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market. The wet lease arrangement…
Renegade Air, a regional airline based in Kenya, has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a DHC8-100, serial number 392, leased from Avmax Aircraft Leasing, a Canada-based leasing company. Known for its operational reliability and fuel efficiency, the DHC8-100, also called the Dash 8, is well-suited for Renegade Air’s short-haul routes across Kenya and…
Italian carrier Poste Air Cargo is expanding its capacity by introducing a second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), serial number 34280. This addition is expected to enter service shortly, joining the first B737-800BCF which is currently being painted. Poste Air Cargo’s strategic move to enhance its fleet reflects the rising demand for air freight…
Estonian-based airline Marabu has recently expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This addition, identified by serial number 8310, represents Marabu’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious technology. The A320neo offers enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to earlier models,…
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the global launch operator for this new extended-range single-aisle aircraft. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR promises operational efficiencies with 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft. Iberia will initially operate the A321XLR on European routes before launching…
Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…
China Eastern Airlines has recently bolstered its fleet by adding a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12093 and powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. This acquisition supports China Eastern’s strategy to modernize its fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft. The LEAP-1A32 engines, produced by CFM International, are known for their optimized fuel efficiency and lower carbon…
Allied Air Cargo, a Nigerian-based carrier, recently expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a second Boeing 737-800 Freighter, with serial number 30146. This addition reflects Allied Air’s commitment to boosting cargo capabilities across West and Central Africa, where demand for air freight is growing. The aircraft’s efficiency and payload capacity are well-suited to meet…
After a one-year ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, Air Belgium and LOT Polish Airlines have ended their collaboration involving an Airbus A330neo. This aircraft, serial number 1844, was based in Warsaw under Air Belgium’s operation for LOT’s long-haul services. Following this transition, the A330neo is slated for redelivery to its lessor, Air Lease…
