China Southern Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen narrowbody operations across its domestic and regional network. The aircraft, identified as MSN 65250, will soon join the carrier’s fleet as it continues modernizing with next-generation equipment.
Southwest Airlines is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying MSN 68928 and registration N8969S. This latest addition underscores the airline’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet with efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
Aeromexico is preparing to expand its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-9 MAX, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68131. This delivery reflects the Mexican flag carrier’s ongoing strategy of modernizing its narrowbody fleet with next-generation aircraft optimized for efficiency and passenger comfort.
Air Europa is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying MSN 62956 and registration EC-OPX. This delivery represents part of the Spanish carrier’s broader strategy to modernize its narrowbody operations with more efficient aircraft.
Alaska Airlines is preparing to add another new-generation narrowbody to its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying MSN 67508 and registration N897AK. The delivery continues the airline’s strategy of modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan through the acquisition of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Southwest Airlines, with an option to secure four additional units. This significant step will grow UNA’s fleet from its current five aircraft to as many as fifteen, representing a transformative moment for the young carrier.
British Airways faced an in-flight emergency when one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating a service from Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) was forced to return shortly after departure. The flight crew reported detecting a fuel odor in the cockpit, prompting them to declare a “mayday” call as a precaution.
Boeing has successfully completed an intensive series of dry runway brake tests on the 777-9 prototype, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing certification program. The testing campaign, which began in March when the prototype WH001 arrived at Clinton-Sherman Airport in Oklahoma, lasted 63 days—more than double the originally planned 30-day schedule.
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
flydubai is preparing for the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, identified as MSN 61019 with registration A6-FPG. This next-generation narrowbody jet is powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines and is configured in a dual-class layout, offering 10 business-class seats (10B) alongside 156 economy seats (156Y).
