Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42608, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and improve fuel efficiency across its extensive domestic and near-international network.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62461, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.
Austrian Airlines is evaluating the expansion of its wet-lease arrangements as a temporary solution to ongoing delivery delays of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline is also reacting to broader operational challenges linked to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, which has placed additional pressure on fleet planning and scheduling flexibility.
Allegiant Air, the US-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68018, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This marks another step in the airline’s transition toward a Boeing 737 MAX-based fleet, which aims to deliver cost savings through improved fuel efficiency and expanded passenger capacity.
Aircastle, a US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, to WestJet of Canada. This aircraft is the first of three planned deliveries under a purchase leasebackarrangement, furthering the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization while enabling efficient capital management. This transaction reflects the continued leasing activity between airlines and lessors as carriers look…
Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.
Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Jet Time, a Danish charter and ACMI operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Finnair through its first full-year ACMI contract, which will see two Boeing 737-800s operated on behalf of the Finnish flag carrier from winter 2025 until October 2026.
FedEx Express, the global express transportation company based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300 Freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67543. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, produced by GE Aerospace, and is part of the carrier’s ongoing investment in modernizing and expanding its widebody freighter fleet.
