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.
Vietnam Airlines is set to finalize a provisional order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets that it made in 2023. This substantial order is part of the airline’s broader fleet expansion and renewal plan, which anticipates the need for up to 100 new narrowbody aircraft by 2035. The order is a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ long-term growth strategy…
Iraqi Airways has significantly expanded its fleet, adding 13 new aircraft as part of its ongoing modernization and growth strategy. The newly delivered aircraft include five A220s, six B737 MAXs, and two B787-8s. In addition, the airline has successfully returned 14 previously grounded aircraft to active service, reflecting a concerted effort to enhance operational efficiency and meet growing passenger demand.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43001, marking a new addition to its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, which are part of the advanced CFM International LEAP family.
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.
