Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68927, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy centered around the 737 MAX family.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Group, has identified the Embraer E190 as the preferred aircraft type for its upcoming fleet renewal program at Network Aviation, based in Western Australia. This program will gradually phase out the aging Fokker 100 (F100) fleet and replace it with up to 14 E190s, marking a strategic modernization of Qantas’ regional operations.
Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and logistics provider, has expanded its dedicated air cargo fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-500F, serial number 707. This turboprop freighter is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F engines and is tailored for short-haul express delivery routes across the country.
Norwegian Air Sweden, a key subsidiary of Norwegian Group, has added a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 43569, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines and forms part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization plan focused on high-efficiency narrowbody operations.
National Airlines, a U.S.-based carrier known for both charter and scheduled services, has expanded its widebody passenger fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A330-300, serial number 1348. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and is expected to enhance the airline’s long-haul operational capabilities.
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A319, serial number 3983, powered by CFM International CFM56-5B6/3 engines. The aircraft is expected to be deployed on short- to medium-haul routes throughout Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Korean Air has received a new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, registered HL8574, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines and represents the latest addition to the airline’s expanding widebody fleet aimed at improving efficiency on long-haul routes.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo, carrying serial number 12469. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines and supports the airline’s domestic and regional growth objectives.
Donghai Airlines, a Shenzhen-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 under a lease agreement, with the aircraft bearing serial number 61270. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-7BE engines and will support the airline’s expanding network of domestic and regional routes in China.
DHL Express has officially concluded the fleet modernization of its affiliate Air Hong Kong, retiring the last A300-600F in favor of an all-A330F freighter fleet. The final A300-600F, bearing serial number 856, has exited the fleet, marking the end of an era and the completion of a multi-phase transition to newer, more capable aircraft.
