Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
StandardAero, a major independent MRO provider based in the United States, has reported strong demand for serviceable RB211-535 engines, along with related modules and spare parts. The surge in interest is largely due to the tight supply of high-quality, high-cycle remaining assets, particularly for use in legacy widebody aircraft still in active or converted freighter service.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
Jet Midwest, a U.S.-based aviation asset trading and leasing firm, is offering four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for sale. The aircraft listed include serial numbers 24339, 25443, 24343, and 24342, and can be purchased individually or as a complete package. The offering also includes the option to acquire a spare engine, enhancing the attractiveness for operators or traders seeking bundled value.
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9, serial number 42368, equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
China Southern has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 63989, and powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…
ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has received a Boeing 737-800, serial number 41353, on lease, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, produced by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic and transborder operations.
