Alaska Airlines, a major U.S. carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 68517. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B engines supplied by CFM International, furthering the airline’s commitment to fleet modernization and fuel-efficient operations.
Tarom, the national airline of Romania, has firmed a lease agreement with Avolon, an Irish leasing company, for two additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, serials 65548 and 65549. This move highlights Tarom’s ongoing fleet renewal efforts to enhance its competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Kenya Airways is navigating significant operational challenges while planning future fleet expansion, according to COO George Kamal. Three of the airline’s nine B787 aircraft are currently grounded as the carrier awaits deliveries of GE engines, expected to arrive from August 2025. Despite these challenges, Kenya Airways remains proactive in updating and expanding its fleet. The airline currently operates eight B737-800s, having received…
Copa Airlines (Panama) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 44195, equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines manufactured by CFM International. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient single-aisle fleet, which is key to its operational growth and route flexibility.
Air India Express has taken delivery of a new B737-8 aircraft, serial 63276, expanding its fleet with one of Boeing’s most advanced narrowbody jets. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B engines, manufactured by CFM International, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions compared to earlier models.
EgyptAir has finalized a deal with AerCap (Ireland) to extend leases on five B777-300ERs by 18 months. These aircraft will remain in the fleet until the arrival of the first of ten A350-900s, which are not expected until late 2025. In parallel, the first of 18 B737-8s leased from Air Lease Corporation (US) is scheduled to arrive in early 2026.
Air India Express has strengthened its operational capabilities with the recent delivery of two B737-8 aircraft, serial numbers 43836 and 63284, both equipped with LEAP-1B engines. These new aircraft will enhance the airline’s capacity and efficiency, supporting its growth in India’s competitive domestic and international markets.
United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, carrying serial numbers 68825 and 68823, both powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. These deliveries mark the continuation of United’s aggressive fleet renewal and capacity expansion strategy.
United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68822. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, part of the CFM International LEAP engine family, and supports United’s comprehensive fleet modernization initiative focused on next-generation narrowbody aircraft.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has expanded its modern fleet with the delivery of its fourth Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 66541. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, and continues the airline’s fleet renewal strategy centered on fuel efficiency and operational performance.
