Eastar Jet is advancing its fleet modernization plans with the upcoming delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN 67924) and registered as HL8718. This narrowbody aircraft is configured in a single-class layout with 189 economy seats, designed to maximize capacity for the South Korean low-cost carrier’s high-density routes.
Swiftair S.A. is preparing to expand its cargo capabilities with the upcoming delivery of its first Boeing 737-800BDSF, a 2004-vintage aircraft converted into freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit is being dry leased from World Star Aviation, a global lessor active in the freighter leasing segment.
Air Canada has confirmed that its dedicated freighter operations will remain active despite the suspension of passenger and belly cargo services as a strike and lockout took effect shortly after midnight on August 16. The work stoppage, involving members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has already halted most passenger flights, but the airline’s cargo…
flydubai is continuing its aggressive fleet expansion strategy in 2025, with a total of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled for delivery during the year. Since January, the Dubai-based carrier has already taken delivery of seven new Boeing 737s, boosting its fleet size to 93 aircraft. These additions reinforce flydubai’s operational capacity as it serves an extensive network of over 135 destinations across…
Eastar Jet is finalizing preparations for the delivery of a new Boeing B737 MAX 8 as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 67923 and registration HL8717, has already begun pre-delivery test flights, signaling that it is nearing handover from Boeing.
Norwegian Air Sweden has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking another step in the airline’s modernization and efficiency strategy. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 62921 and registered as SE-RTY, was officially handed over by Boeing and is set to join the airline’s network operations immediately.
Boeing has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 300th 777F aircraft, with Emirates taking delivery of the landmark freighter. The aircraft, MSN 68621, departed Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington (PAE) on 8 August 2025 bound for Hong Kong (HKG).
Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.
Riyadh Air is preparing to welcome its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration HZ-RXX), marking a significant step towards the airline’s operational readiness. The leased aircraft, painted in the carrier’s striking pearl livery, will be officially unveiled at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.
