Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number 62462, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 61637, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This delivery is part of the airline’s broader initiative to modernize its short-to-medium-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and environmentally compliant aircraft.
Aeromexico has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68129, and equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition reinforces the airline’s strategic fleet modernization plan and supports capacity needs on domestic and regional routes.
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES SPAH), the U.S.-based MRO division of GA Telesis, has officially received its first LEAP engine at its cutting-edge maintenance facility in Wilmington, Ohio, marking a major milestone in the company’s readiness to service the new-generation propulsion systems now powering the global narrowbody fleet.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
Magnetic Group, an Estonian aviation services provider, has released a forecast projecting that hospital shop visits for CFM56 engines will reach parity with core performance restoration (CPR) events by the end of 2027. The shift reflects changing maintenance patterns and aging fleet dynamics within the global narrowbody engine market.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has received a Boeing 737-800, serial number 41353, on lease, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, produced by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic and transborder operations.
United Nigeria Airlines, a fast-growing Nigerian carrier, is in the process of acquiring six Boeing 737-800 aircraft to support its strategic expansion across domestic and regional markets. The move signals the airline’s intent to significantly scale its capacity and route offerings in West and Central Africa.
Total Linhas Aéreas, a Brazilian cargo operator, is offering one Boeing 737-400F for lease under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement, with a minimum lease term of three months. The offer targets customers seeking short-term cargo lift solutions, particularly in Latin America and potentially other underserved regional markets.
Malawi Airlines is undergoing a fleet renewal initiative with the addition of a Boeing 737-700, bearing serial number 30726, as it simultaneously phases out an older B737-700 with serial number 33787. The newly delivered aircraft is owned by Dara Aviation, an Ireland-based leasing firm, while the outgoing aircraft was previously owned by Ethiopian Airlines.
