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United Nigeria Airlines To Add Six Ex-Southwest 737-800s

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan through the acquisition of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Southwest Airlines, with an option to secure four additional units. This significant step will grow UNA’s fleet from its current five aircraft to as many as fifteen, representing a transformative moment for the young carrier.

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Asman Airlines Expands Fleet With Third Dash 8-400 Delivery

Asman Airlines, Kyrgyzstan’s new national carrier, has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its third De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop. The aircraft, formerly operated by Horizon Air, carries the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4452 and is registered as EX-21003. Delivery was confirmed by parent company Airports of Kyrgyzstan, with the aircraft arriving at its home base in Bishkek (Manas) on September 2,…

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Asman Airlines Secures $55M Financing For First Narrowbody Fleet

Asman Airlines, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan, has secured $55 million in financing to expand its fleet with its first narrowbody aircraft. The deal, backed by the Eurasian Development Bank, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, and state-owned OJSC Eldik Bank, will allow the carrier to add either Airbus A320/A321 or Boeing 737NG models to its fleet. The financing agreement is expected to close in September 2025, following…

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GOL Takes Delivery of B737-800BCF on Lease

GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), further expanding its cargo capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 33551, has been leased and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, one of the most commonly used and reliable engine types in the 737NG family.

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Willis Aviation Services Partners with TUI Airways for Base Maintenance

Willis Aviation Services, a UK-based aviation service provider, has signed a long-term General Terms Agreement (GTA) with TUI Airways (UK) to deliver base maintenance services for TUI’s narrowbody fleet. The partnership will commence with maintenance checks on two Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft.