Tarom, the national airline of Romania, has firmed a lease agreement with Avolon, an Irish leasing company, for two additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, serials 65548 and 65549. This move highlights Tarom’s ongoing fleet renewal efforts to enhance its competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Akasa Air, India’s newest low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-8200 aircraft, registration VT-YBG. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1B engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
7 Air, a U.S.-based operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a B737-800SF, serial 33597, on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B24 engines, renowned for their reliability and fuel efficiency.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.
GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…
A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.
United Airlines (US) has welcomed a new Boeing 737‑8, bearing serial number 68824, which arrives equipped with CFM International LEAP‑1B28 engines. This addition represents a key part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and capacity.
T’way Air (South Korea) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737‑8, serial 62936, equipped with CFM International LEAP‑1B engines. This delivery enhances its modern narrow-body fleet, improving route efficiency and capacity.
Surinam Airways is enhancing its cargo operations with the lease acquisition of a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 33719, from leasing company BBAM (US). This marks the airline’s first foray into dedicated freighter services, signaling a new strategic direction in its operational capabilities.
Oman Air Cargo is undergoing a strategic fleet restructuring, moving from an insourced freighter model to an outsourced one. Under this plan, the airline is slimming its fleet to a single widebody type and has already sold a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 35108.
