Boeing has announced a leadership transition in its finance division with the appointment of Jesus Malave as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 15 August 2025. He will succeed Brian West, who will take on a new role as Senior Advisor to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg.
Singapore Airlines continues its narrowbody fleet modernization with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44266, and equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International. This aircraft joins the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet, supporting regional growth and operational efficiency.
Qatar Airways has received a Boeing 787-8 aircraft under a wet lease arrangement from Oman Air, further enhancing its widebody fleet for medium to long-haul operations. The aircraft is identified by serial number 42379 and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, developed by GE Aviation for optimal fuel efficiency and range performance.
Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), further expanding its cargo capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 33551, has been leased and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, one of the most commonly used and reliable engine types in the 737NG family.
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.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 63279. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation engines.
AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has successfully completed the sale of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, identified by serial numbers 37751 and 37765. This transaction reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to actively manage and optimize its portfolio by capitalizing on market opportunities.
Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.
Xiamen Airlines, a major Chinese carrier based in Fujian Province, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 64677, as part of its expanding narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s modernization and sustainability goals.
