Southwest Airlines is preparing to further renew its fleet with the imminent delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying the manufacturer serial number 70629 and the U.S. registration N9028R.
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Etihad Reports February 2026 Traffic Growth as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier continues to expand capacity and network reach while maintaining stable load factors.
Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-251NX aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12598, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines and is configured in a 239-seat single-class (239Y) layout optimized for high-density operations.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
Play Europe, based in Malta, has deployed its first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft, serial number 8008, to Ostrava for preparation ahead of a wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines, the Ukrainian ACMI and charter specialist. The arrangement marks the beginning of a new leasing partnership between the two operators as Play Europe begins to commercialize its expanding fleet.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease has successfully delivered one LEAP-1B engine to StandardAero on a long-term lease agreement finalized in May 2025, marking the first transaction between the two companies. This deal underscores the growing demand for modern, fuel-efficient engines and the increasing importance of engine leasing in the aviation aftermarket.
Transavia France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12389. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A24 engines, is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at improving fuel efficiency and operational performance.
