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.
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.
StandardAero, a U.S.-based MRO services provider, has expanded its engine service portfolio by introducing lease engine support for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models. The company has already contracted multiple engines and is making them available on short-term lease arrangements to serve the needs of the global LEAP operator community.
AIP Capital, a U.S.-based aviation investment and asset management firm, is preparing for a substantial acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, leveraging its $321 million pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing fund. This move forms part of AIP’s broader strategy to expand its aircraft portfolio and deepen its footprint in the global leasing space.
Boeing has reached a tentative non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), aiming to resolve a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal B737 MAX crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The proposed agreement would prevent a 23 June 2025 trial, avoiding prolonged legal exposure for the aerospace giant.
