Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62461, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.
China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.
Allegiant Air, the US-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68018, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This marks another step in the airline’s transition toward a Boeing 737 MAX-based fleet, which aims to deliver cost savings through improved fuel efficiency and expanded passenger capacity.
Aircastle, a US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, to WestJet of Canada. This aircraft is the first of three planned deliveries under a purchase leasebackarrangement, furthering the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization while enabling efficient capital management. This transaction reflects the continued leasing activity between airlines and lessors as carriers look…
Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease, based in the Netherlands, has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transactionwith Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine. The transaction was finalized in April 2025 and adds to SMBC’s growing portfolio of engine leasing deals in the North American market.
Royal Jordanian, the flag carrier of Jordan, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 19020181, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by PW1921G engines, developed by Pratt & Whitney, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Jet Time, a Danish charter and ACMI operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Finnair through its first full-year ACMI contract, which will see two Boeing 737-800s operated on behalf of the Finnish flag carrier from winter 2025 until October 2026.
Jambojet, the low-cost carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to add three leased De Havilland Canada Q400turboprop aircraft in the coming months to support its growing route network. The additional capacity will help the airline meet increasing demand across both domestic and regional African routes.
