Titan Aircraft Investments has announced the acquisition of two Boeing 777 Freighters, bearing serial numbers 42033 and 42034. The aircraft are currently on lease to Ethiopian Airlines and were purchased from Carlyle Aviation Partners, reinforcing Titan’s growing freighter portfolio.
Sun Country Airlines has extended lease return dates for three of its Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, adjusting its fleet strategy to optimize capacity management. The revised return dates for four leased aircraft are now scheduled as follows:
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42584. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines and is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion to enhance operational efficiency and network capacity.
Riyadh Air is currently in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus to order up to 50 additional widebody aircraft, with both the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X under consideration. The order would support the airline’s ambitious expansion plans as it works toward establishing Saudi Arabia as a key global aviation hub.
Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400F, bearing serial number 33732. The aircraft entered service on December 14, 2024, further strengthening the company’s cargo-handling capabilities.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a six-month delay in the delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, though the aircraft is still expected to arrive within fiscal 2026. Additionally, two Boeing 787s intended for its subsidiary, ZIPAIR, are now scheduled for delivery in the first half of fiscal 2026, later than originally planned.
ANA Holdings has announced that the third Boeing 787-8 designated for its subsidiary, AirJapan, is expected to commence operations around the first quarter of 2026. The aircraft will support the airline’s expansion strategy, reinforcing its presence in the medium-haul market.
Aeromexico has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-9, serial 66372, which has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s commitment to modernizing its narrowbody operations with next-generation aircraft designed for improved fuel efficiency and lower operational costs.
Sun Country Airlines has strengthened its financial position by raising $60 million through a new C-tranche appended to its 2019-1 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC). The airline used the full amount to pay down a significant portion of its term loan, which was financing five Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. This move reflects the airline’s strategy of optimizing its capital structure, reducing long-term debt obligations,…
Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.
