Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
Air Europa has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number 62522. This aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, enhancing the airline’s capacity and fuel efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption, aiming to commence scheduled services from Hong Kong to U.S. territories in the Pacific. The airline intends to begin operations to Saipan in winter 2025/26 using a Boeing 737-800, with future expansion to Guam planned for 2026 using a Boeing 737-9.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.
UPS (United Parcel Service) has expanded its all-cargo fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing manufacturer serial number 67979. The aircraft is powered by CFM General Electric CF6-80C2B6F engines, providing dependable thrust performance and fuel efficiency ideal for long-range logistics operations.
flyadeal, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42998. The aircraft is wet-leased from Batik Air Malaysia and is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B25 engines, offering improved efficiency and environmental performance.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced that it is postponing the retirement of several of its Airbus A330s and Boeing 737-800s due to delays in the delivery of B787-9 Dreamliners, originally scheduled to arrive earlier. The delays may also result in compensation payments from Boeing, according to Chairman George Kao.
British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, has added a new Boeing 787-10 to its long-haul fleet, identified by serial number 60633. The aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-J3 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a quieter cabin experience for intercontinental passengers.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a major U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has delivered one Boeing 737-8 to Neos, the Italian leisure airline. This aircraft represents the third and final aircraft delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing, completing a previously announced multi-aircraft lease agreement.
