WestJet experienced a landing incident involving one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating flight WS2276 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten. The aircraft landed at 13:31 local time and sustained damage during contact with the runway.
GA Telesis has initiated the disassembly of another Boeing 777, further cementing its position as the global leader in dismantling the aircraft type. With more 777s disassembled than any other provider, the company continues to build the industry’s largest inventory of Used Serviceable Material (USM) for the platform, ensuring a steady flow of components to the aftermarket.
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
China Southern Airlines has officially launched an online auction for several of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, marking a strategic move to phase out older, less efficient widebody aircraft from its fleet. The auction, which will remain open until September 25, 2025, is hosted on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange and includes aircraft delivered between 2013 and 2014, each powered…
Emirates has taken another decisive step in its fleet expansion strategy by securing a groundbreaking aircraft financing agreement with Emirates NBD for two Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This marks the airline’s first direct, mortgage-style financing structure conducted entirely in the UAE, without reliance on traditional offshore vehicles.
American Airlines is set to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX directly from Boeing. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68228, is configured with a two-class layout, offering 16 First Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats, providing a total of 172 passenger seats.
FedEx has marked a major milestone in its global cargo network with the launch of its first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia. On September 2, 2025, a Boeing 777 Freighter landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), signaling the integrator’s expanded commitment to the Middle East region.
WestJet has announced its largest aircraft order to date, committing to purchase 67 new Boeing jets as part of a major fleet expansion plan. This record-breaking transaction brings the Canadian airline’s firm order book to 123 aircraft, reinforcing its growth strategy both domestically and internationally.
Copa Airlines is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67852. The aircraft, built by Boeing, continues the Panamanian carrier’s fleet modernization strategy, which centers around efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort.
Copa Airlines has expanded its cargo operations with the delivery of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at the end of August. The milestone marks the airline’s first transaction with Icelease, signaling a new leasing partnership for the Panamanian flag carrier.
