WestJet experienced a landing incident involving one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating flight WS2276 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten. The aircraft landed at 13:31 local time and sustained damage during contact with the runway.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, reported a 39% year-on-year increase in net income after tax (NIAT) for the first half of 2025. The improvement was attributed to favorable fuel prices, the stronger ringgit, and operational efficiency gains achieved through ongoing fleet renewal.
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
American Airlines is set to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX directly from Boeing. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68228, is configured with a two-class layout, offering 16 First Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats, providing a total of 172 passenger seats.
American Airlines is preparing to strengthen its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68205 and registered as N812UP, will soon join the airline’s fleet directly from Boeing. It is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1B engines, designed to deliver reduced fuel…
Eastar Jet is set to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, a key addition as the airline continues strengthening its operations and competitiveness. The aircraft, carrying the MSN 67922 and registered as HL8716, has been configured in a single-class layout accommodating 189 passengers, making it suitable for high-density regional operations.
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAXaircraft under a sale and leaseback arrangement with Virgin Australia. The handover, announced on 21 August 2025 in Dublin, marks another milestone in the long-standing relationship between the lessor and the Australian carrier, which dates back to 2011.
T’Way Air is finalizing preparations to receive a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN 62919). This latest addition to the South Korean low-cost carrier’s fleet underscores the airline’s continued growth strategy and its commitment to modernizing its operations with more fuel-efficient aircraft.
Qantas has announced the extension of its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, the capital of Palau, for another year following the success of the route that launched in December 2024. Operated under the name ‘Palau Paradise Express’, the service was established through a Federal Government contract and is designed to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural links between Australia and Palau.
