SpiceJet, a leading Indian low-cost carrier, has augmented its fleet by wet-leasing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Corendon Airlines Malta. This strategic move aims to bolster SpiceJet’s operational capacity and meet the increasing demand for air travel.
IndiGo (India) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial 39412, on wet lease from Corendon Airlines (Turkiye). The aircraft, powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, has been introduced to support IndiGo’s operational needs amid ongoing fleet expansion efforts.
Emirates (UAE) is set to spend $5 billion on retrofitting 220 aircraft, as the airline faces delays in the delivery of new aircraft from manufacturers. President Tim Clark emphasized that this investment is essential to sustaining the airline’s extensive global network while awaiting fleet modernization.
AirExplore (Slovakia) and its sister carrier SmartLynx Airlines (Latvia) are currently evaluating changes to their narrowbody freighter strategy, signaling potential adjustments in fleet deployment and operational focus. The move comes amid shifts in demand for converted cargo aircraft, as well as ongoing market fluctuations in the air freight sector.
Texel Air Australasia (New Zealand) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), serial number 36804, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion. The aircraft was delivered to Auckland and will be deployed across the carrier’s regional and international cargo network.
Norwegian, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, has announced an agreement to purchase ten Boeing 737-800 aircraft that are currently part of its leased fleet. The airline will fund the transaction using cash on hand, with the deal expected to be finalized in Q1 2025.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to source additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the secondary market, as production backlogs and limited delivery slots prevent the airline from receiving new aircraft before the next decade. This move reflects LOT’s strategy to expand its long-haul fleet, ensuring continued growth despite supply chain constraints affecting new aircraft availability.
FlyKhiva, a growing Uzbek airline, has transitioned one of its two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from a wet lease to a dry lease with Icelandair. The first aircraft, serial number 30179, has already been converted, while the second aircraft, serial number 29434, is expected to follow in due course. This move signifies FlyKhiva’s increasing operational independence as it moves toward self-sufficiency in aircraft management.
Buzz, a Polish subsidiary of the Ryanair Group, has recently taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, bearing the serial number 67069. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, aligning with the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
9 Air, a subsidiary of Juneyao Airlines and China’s first low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 61385. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, enhancing the airline’s fuel efficiency and operational performance. The addition is part of 9 Air’s broader strategy to modernize its fleet and expand its route network.
