Windrose Airlines, a Ukrainian carrier, has officially retired its only Boeing 737-800, identified by serial 38120. This decision marks a strategic adjustment to the airline’s fleet composition as it focuses on operational priorities.
Air India Express, a prominent low-cost carrier in India, has announced the launch of a new Mangalore–Singapore service, scheduled to begin on 21 January 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, a reliable and efficient narrow-body aircraft ideal for short to medium-haul routes.
Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian leisure carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 38025, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, a highly reliable and efficient propulsion system widely used in the Boeing 737 family.
GOL, a leading Brazilian airline, has filed as a debtor seeking court approval to amend and extend the lease agreement for a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 36925. The lease, originally with Eos Aviation 4 (Ireland) as the lessor and managed by Merx Aviation Servicing (Ireland), is undergoing changes to better align with GOL’s operational and financial strategies.
AerCap Holdings (Ireland) has announced lease agreements for two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, further solidifying its presence in the aviation leasing market. The leased aircraft will be operated by Mukamalah Aviation Company (Saudi Arabia) under the brand name Aloula Aviation.
Sunwing Airlines (Canada) has enhanced its operational capacity with the addition of a Boeing B737-800, serial 37884, powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease arrangement by Smartwings (Czechia), highlighting Sunwing’s efforts to optimize fleet utilization during peak travel periods.
Sunwing Airlines (Canada) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing B737-800, identified by serial 29351. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia) and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines.
AirSial (Pakistan) is enhancing its operations with the acquisition of additional aircraft to meet its growing demand. The airline has signed an agreement to lease two Airbus A320s from AerCap (Ireland), which will increase the carrier’s fleet to nine aircraft upon delivery. These additions are part of AirSial’s strategy to strengthen its capacity and network.
Batik Air Malaysia is set to expand its domestic network with the introduction of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Miri. The Sandakan route will commence on December 1, 2024, followed by the Miri route on January 14, 2025. Both services will be operated using the Boeing 737-800.
Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.
