Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the financial closing of the fourth Boeing 737-8200 MAX transaction with Allegiant Travel Company, marking another milestone in the lessor’s collaboration with the U.S. carrier. The deal was finalized on August 27, 2025, and underscores JSA’s commitment to delivering innovative and reliable financing solutions for its airline partners.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) has completed its first delivery of a PW1127G-JM engine to Group Engine Management GmbH (GEM) in July 2025, providing critical support for the Lufthansa Group airlines fleet. The transaction marks a milestone in SAEL’s expansion as a trusted lessor of advanced powerplants and in GEM’s strategy of securing timely access to key spare engines.
Boeing and Airbus have released their latest performance figures, revealing a competitive but uneven race between the two aerospace giants. Boeing achieved its best August since 2018, delivering 57 aircraft, but it still fell short of Airbus, which handed over 61 aircraft during the same month.
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, MSN 2086, registration TU-TRG, the first widebody aircraft to join its fleet. The delivery marks a major milestone in the airline’s growth strategy as it prepares to expand beyond Africa into Europe, the Middle East, and…
Avelo Airlines has made a landmark fleet investment with a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with purchase rights for an additional 50 units. The agreement, announced in Washington D.C., carries a list-price value of $4.4 billion and marks a pivotal moment for both Avelo and Embraer. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.
Boeing has inaugurated its new Engineering Center within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach, Florida. The state-of-the-art facility is now operational and will play a critical role in advancing Boeing’s defense and aerospace projects while deepening its collaboration with one of the world’s leading aviation universities.
Xiamen Airlines is preparing to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, identified as MSN 43847. This aircraft reflects the airline’s continued strategy of investing in next-generation models to increase efficiency and enhance passenger service.
United Airlines is preparing to expand its next-generation fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-9 MAX, carrying MSN 68811. This aircraft is part of United’s continued fleet modernization strategy, which aims to enhance operational efficiency, passenger comfort, and sustainability.
Korean Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, furthering its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified as MSN 63449, will become part of the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, which plays a vital role in serving both domestic and regional routes.
China Southern Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen narrowbody operations across its domestic and regional network. The aircraft, identified as MSN 65250, will soon join the carrier’s fleet as it continues modernizing with next-generation equipment.
