KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Boeing 787 Dreamlineras a cornerstone of its long-term fleet strategy. The group plans to operate 100 B787 aircraft by the end of fiscal 2030, underscoring its confidence in the type’s versatility and efficiency.
Lufthansa Technik reported a 49.5% increase in adjusted EBIT to US$183 million during the first quarter of 2025, supported by a robust 18.4% growth in revenue to US$2.2 billion. The results reflect sustained recovery in global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) demand.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has publicly reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting its recovery trajectoryamid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. As the geopolitical conflict continues to cast uncertainty over global aerospace markets, Boeing emphasized that it still plans to deliver approximately 50 aircraft to Chinese customers this year.
Lufthansa is reportedly evaluating the registration of its forthcoming Boeing 787 aircraft in Switzerland, rather than Germany or another EU country, as a strategy to mitigate the impact of ongoing tariffs stemming from trade tensions between the United States and the European Union.
China’s imposition of retaliatory tariffs in response to trade policies introduced under US President Donald Trump is set to impact the financial feasibility of Boeing aircraft acquisitions by Chinese airlines. These tariffs, targeting key US exports, include significant increases on large civil aircraft, which could prompt Chinese carriers to rethink their fleet procurement strategies.
MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
Boeing has reported the delivery of 130 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming the manufacturer’s gradual recovery in production and delivery volumes. The latest figures include 105 Boeing 737s, the company’s best-selling narrowbody model, and 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reflecting steady widebody demand.
Thai Airways International has reaffirmed its commitment to fleet expansion as a core element of its strategic growth plan, confirming that its order for 45 Boeing 787 aircraft remains active, with deliveries set to begin from mid-2027. In addition to this substantial widebody order, the airline also announced intentions to procure an additional 35 aircraft, contingent on evolving market conditions and demand recovery.
VietJet, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, is preparing to sign a US$200 million aircraft financing agreement with AV Air Finance (US) next week, signaling continued momentum in its ambitious fleet expansion plans. The deal is expected to support upcoming deliveries and fortify VietJet’s financial position as it accelerates growth across its regional and long-haul networks.
