Qatar Airways has received a Boeing 787-8 aircraft under a wet lease arrangement from Oman Air, further enhancing its widebody fleet for medium to long-haul operations. The aircraft is identified by serial number 42379 and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, developed by GE Aviation for optimal fuel efficiency and range performance.
Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), further expanding its cargo capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 33551, has been leased and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, one of the most commonly used and reliable engine types in the 737NG family.
Garuda Indonesia is taking concrete steps to reintroduce the Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the type as part of the airline’s broader recovery plan. The national flag carrier is currently finalizing a lease agreement with BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, to acquire one B737-8.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 63279. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation engines.
BOC Aviation, a leading global aircraft operating lessor based in Singapore, has appointed Yogesh Farswani as its new Head of OEM Strategy and Procurement, effective 1 July 2025. The appointment is part of the company’s strategic initiative to strengthen engagement with aircraft and engine manufacturers amid ongoing fleet expansion.
Xiamen Airlines, a major Chinese carrier based in Fujian Province, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 64677, as part of its expanding narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s modernization and sustainability goals.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, as part of its fleet expansion and renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International, reinforcing WestJet’s investment in fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
United Airlines has received one new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67644, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International. This addition is part of United’s comprehensive fleet modernization program aimed at expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency on high-density domestic routes.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
