Garuda Indonesia is taking concrete steps to reintroduce the Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the type as part of the airline’s broader recovery plan. The national flag carrier is currently finalizing a lease agreement with BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, to acquire one B737-8.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo operator, has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 33567, on lease from BBAM, a leading global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States. This delivery reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to expanding its freighter fleet and enhancing cargo operations across the Middle East.
Aircastle, a US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, to WestJet of Canada. This aircraft is the first of three planned deliveries under a purchase leasebackarrangement, furthering the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization while enabling efficient capital management. This transaction reflects the continued leasing activity between airlines and lessors as carriers look…
SMBC Aero Engine Lease, based in the Netherlands, has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transactionwith Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine. The transaction was finalized in April 2025 and adds to SMBC’s growing portfolio of engine leasing deals in the North American market.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Donghai Airlines, a Shenzhen-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 under a lease agreement, with the aircraft bearing serial number 61270. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-7BE engines and will support the airline’s expanding network of domestic and regional routes in China.
CDB Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, has completed the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to Volaris, Mexico’s largest low-cost airline. The addition of these next-generation narrowbodies underscores Volaris’ ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
ASL Airlines Australia has announced the leasing of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with delivery scheduled for late July 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 28595, will further support ASL’s expanding cargo operations in the Australasian region.
WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.
