Alliance Airlines, based in Australia, has expanded its Embraer fleet with the delivery of a new E190 aircraft, bearing serial number 19000045. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, manufactured by GE Aviation, further strengthening the airline’s operational capacity and fleet consistency.
Alaska Airlines is set to take delivery of its first three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the coming weeks, all configured with 161 seats, including an increased number of first class seats. The deliveries represent the first step in a broader fleet and cabin upgrade initiative that will continue into 2026.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Condor, the leisure airline based in Germany, has reported a net loss of $70.4 million for the 2023/24 financial year, even as the carrier posted a 16% increase in revenue to approximately $2.6 billion. The results highlight ongoing challenges in the post-pandemic aviation sector, particularly for airlines navigating rising operational costs and fleet modernization programs.
Boeing has appointed Stacie Sire as the new vice president and managing director of the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) and chief engineer for Boeing India. She succeeds Ahmed Elsherbini, taking the helm of one of Boeing’s key global engineering and R&D hubs outside the United States.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has publicly reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting its recovery trajectoryamid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. As the geopolitical conflict continues to cast uncertainty over global aerospace markets, Boeing emphasized that it still plans to deliver approximately 50 aircraft to Chinese customers this year.
United Airlines has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-9, marked by serial number 43447. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, enhancing United’s ongoing commitment to modernize its single-aisle fleet.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
Southwest Airlines has further expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of one B737-8, bearing serial number 68630. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, developed by CFM International, offering advanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Southwest Airlines concluded the first quarter of 2025 with a total fleet of 800 aircraft, following the delivery of 11 Boeing 737-8s and the retirement of 14 older aircraft. This fleet reshuffle reflects the carrier’s continued strategy to modernize operations and maintain a competitive cost base while managing capacity growth carefully.
