Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 66151. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Delta (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55337. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines and is part of Delta’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
Air Albania has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, acquired on a wet lease agreement from Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The aircraft, bearing serial number 3055, is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines and is set to support the airline’s operational demands.
Pratt & Whitney (US) is strengthening its global maintenance network for GTF engines, with the addition of Sanad Group (UAE) as a new MRO provider. The partnership will see Sanad Group establish a cutting-edge facility to support GTF engine overhauls, with full operations expected by 2028.
Aeroflot Technics (Russia) has announced plans to broaden its maintenance and repair competencies, focusing on engine overhauls for A320, B737, and B777 aircraft. The company aims to complete the development of these new MRO capabilities by April 2025.
SF Airlines (China) has expanded its freighter fleet with the delivery of its 25th Boeing 767-300BCF, serial 30048, powered by CF6-80C2B7F engines. This latest addition reinforces SF Airlines’ position as China’s largest cargo airline, enhancing its long-haul freight capabilities.
T’way Air (South Korea) is strengthening its maintenance and operational readiness by introducing additional spare LEAP-1B27 engines as part of its expanded safety investment initiative. This move aligns with the airline’s fleet expansion plan, which targets a total of 20 Boeing 737-8 aircraft by the end of 2027.
SWISS has taken a strategic approach to managing its fleet by repurposing the two PW1524G-3 engines from a grounded A220-300, serial 55021, for use as spare engines. The aircraft has been stranded in Brussels since November 2024 and is now projected to remain out of service until autumn 2025.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (Netherlands) has successfully delivered its fifth aircraft engine to Aeromexico, completing a sale & leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B76A engine on November 29, 2024. This latest deal strengthens the ongoing partnership between SMBC Aero Engine Lease and Aeromexico, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
Renegade Air (Kenya) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first ATR42-500, marking a significant step in its regional growth strategy. The aircraft, acquired from Abelo (Ireland), will support the airline’s expanding network across Kenya and East Africa.
