Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 66479. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and joins the airline’s growing number of next-generation narrowbody jets designed to support its domestic and transborder operations.
Vietnam Airlines has received official shareholder approval to increase its charter capital by $347.1 million, forming a central component of its strategic long-term plan. The capital infusion will support the acquisition of 50 new aircraft, significantly strengthening the airline’s competitive position in both domestic and international markets.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation lender, has successfully completed a senior loan transaction supporting the acquisition of a Boeing B737-800 by Crestone Air Partners, an investment platform backed by Blue Owl Capital. The financed aircraft is currently on lease to a UK-based airline, marking another strategic asset-based lending move for HALO in the secondary aircraft market.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has announced its first direct order with Boeing, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The deal includes a firm commitment for 20 Boeing B737-8 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. This order signals AviLease’s long-term confidence in the demand for narrowbody jets and its ambition to…
Air Europa is poised to receive its first Boeing B737 MAX aircraft next week, marking a major step in the Spanish carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization. This delivery will be followed by ten additional B737 MAX aircraft, scheduled to arrive starting in 2026, with deliveries occurring at a rate of one aircraft per month.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, is preparing to settle its outstanding loan of $157 million this week, originally granted by the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) in May 2020. The loan had been extended as part of the Spanish government’s support package to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Air Europa being one of the primary beneficiaries within the…
GOL Linhas Aéreas, a major low-cost airline based in Brazil, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8, serial 44040, on lease. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, representing the latest in fuel-efficient single-aisle propulsion technology.
FedEx Express, one of the world’s largest cargo operators, has expanded its long-haul freighter fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 66266. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1L engines from General Electric, known for their high thrust output and fuel efficiency.
DHL Aviation has expanded its European cargo operations with the delivery of a Boeing B767-300BDSF freighter, serial 28040. The aircraft is being operated by DHL Air Austria and is powered by CF6-80C2B7F engines developed by General Electric, which are widely used for their durability and performance in medium- to long-haul freighter missions.
