Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to acquire three Boeing 737-10 aircraft beginning in fiscal 2027, as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy. The transaction comprises one exercised purchase option and two aircraft converted from an existing B737-8 order, signaling a pivot toward higher-capacity narrowbody models.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 42617. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines and represents another addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy.
Turkish Airlines is in the process of finalizing lease agreements with lessors Avolon and Carlyle Aviation Partners, both based in Ireland, to acquire a total of 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft are intended for its low-cost subsidiary, Ajet, and are part of the airline’s broader effort to compensate for delivery delays affecting its direct aircraft orders.
Norwegian has signed a purchase agreement with CFM International for 11 LEAP-1B spare engines to support its growing Boeing 737 MAX operations. The order signifies a proactive move to enhance fleet reliability and long-term operational planning for the airline’s narrowbody network.
Boeing reported a strong month for new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing commitments for 119 B737 MAXnarrowbodies and 7 B787-9 widebody aircraft from undisclosed customers. These orders highlight continued demand for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft across both short- and long-haul segments.
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of Allegiant Air, has entered into a new credit facility agreement valued at up to $144 million, secured by the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The arrangement was made through one of the group’s wholly owned subsidiaries and is designed to provide financial flexibility to support fleet expansion and capital structure optimization.
AerCap Holdings, headquartered in Ireland, and AFI KLM E&M, the MRO arm of the Air France-KLM Group, have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This joint venture will provide enhanced engine access and leasing flexibility to LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide, aligning both companies’ strategic interests in serving the fast-growing fleet…
Boeing recorded a significant uptick in commercial activity for May 2025, logging 303 gross aircraft orders and delivering 45 aircraft during the month. The company also rolled out 38 units of the B737 MAX, underscoring the model’s ongoing production ramp-up and global demand.
GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…
A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.
