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Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.

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AIP Capital Targets B737 MAX Buy Via $321M Fund

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AIP Capital, a U.S.-based aviation investment and asset management firm, is preparing for a substantial acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, leveraging its $321 million pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing fund. This move forms part of AIP’s broader strategy to expand its aircraft portfolio and deepen its footprint in the global leasing space.

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Boeing Reaches DOJ Agreement Over B737 MAX Fraud Case

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Boeing has reached a tentative non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), aiming to resolve a criminal fraud case stemming from two fatal B737 MAX crashes involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The proposed agreement would prevent a 23 June 2025 trial, avoiding prolonged legal exposure for the aerospace giant.

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Vietjet To Transfer 50 B737 MAX Aircraft To Thai Affiliate

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Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has signed a cooperation agreement with Boeing to transfer 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Thai subsidiary, Thai Vietjet Air. The aircraft are part of a larger order of 200 units originally placed in 2022, aimed at supporting Vietjet’s ambitious regional growth strategy.

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LOT Suspends B737-800 Lease With HelloJets

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LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.

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El Al Takes Delivery Of B787-9 MSN 34319

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El Al Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34319, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and modernization program. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational performance on long-haul flights.

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Copa Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 MSN 44197

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Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama, has added to its growing next-generation fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44197, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. This aircraft is part of Copa’s broader modernization program focused on operational efficiency, lower environmental impact, and enhanced passenger experience.

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Norwegian Air Sweden Adds B737-8 With LEAP-1B27 Engines To Fleet

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Norwegian Air Sweden, a key operating unit of Norwegian Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62934. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and supports the carrier’s push toward fleet modernization and improved operational efficiency.

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Chrono Aviation Adds B737-800 To Fleet With CFM56-7B26 Engines

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Chrono Aviation, a Canadian charter and cargo operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, carrying manufacturer serial number 30631. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model produced by CFM International. This delivery underscores Chrono Aviation’s ongoing fleet modernization and capacity enhancement strategy.

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Allegiant Adds B737-8200 With LEAP-1B27 Engines To Its Fleet

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Allegiant, a leading U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-8200, bearing serial number 67996. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, and marks another milestone in Allegiant’s ongoing transition to a next-generation narrowbody fleet.