Smartwings, a leading airline based in the Czech Republic, has recently taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing the serial number 62915. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
BOC Aviation Limited, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the purchase of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft from The Boeing Company. These aircraft will be leased on a long-term basis to Arajet S.A., a low-cost carrier based in the Dominican Republic. The deliveries are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, and all aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
American Airlines has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44509, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy.
United Airlines has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 67634. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines and is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy aimed at improving fuel efficiency and operational flexibility.
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42584. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines and is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion to enhance operational efficiency and network capacity.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a six-month delay in the delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, though the aircraft is still expected to arrive within fiscal 2026. Additionally, two Boeing 787s intended for its subsidiary, ZIPAIR, are now scheduled for delivery in the first half of fiscal 2026, later than originally planned.
TUI fly Belgium has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44660. This aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
Air Canada has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 66476 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines.
Southwest Airlines concluded 2024 with a fleet of 803 aircraft, having retired 36 aircraft during the year. This figure is slightly below the previously anticipated 40 retirements, as the airline deferred the retirement of two Boeing 737-700 and two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to 2025.
Somon Air, Tajikistan’s leading airline, has entered into an agreement with DAE Capital, a prominent leasing company based in the United Arab Emirates, to acquire two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft are slated for delivery in 2026, marking a significant step in Somon Air’s fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
