Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68891, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International, supporting enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo operator, has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 33567, on lease from BBAM, a leading global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States. This delivery reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to expanding its freighter fleet and enhancing cargo operations across the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines has added one Boeing 737-8, serial number 44266, to its fleet, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International. This delivery reinforces the airline’s investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft and supports regional route development across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has completed the purchase of its fifth Boeing 737-8, serial number 66542, powered by LEAP-1B engines. This addition brings the airline’s total fleet size to 43 aircraft, underscoring its steady post-pandemic recovery and growth trajectory.
Hawaiian Airlines has received one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing serial number 66431, marking an important milestone in its long-haul fleet modernization plan. The aircraft is powered by GEnx-1B75 engines from GE Aerospace, which offer improved fuel efficiency and range capabilities.
DHL Aviation, the cargo arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F)with serial number 68147, which will be operated by its German joint venture AeroLogic. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines and further strengthens DHL’s long-haul air cargo capabilities.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s most prominent regional and international carriers, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 64677, equipped with LEAP-1B engines. The delivery underscores the airline’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization efforts aimed at boosting fuel efficiency and capacity for short- and medium-haul operations.
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.
