Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a major U.S.-based cargo operator, has entered into a new long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Turkish Cargo, the freight division of Turkish Airlines. Under this contract, Atlas Air will operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter on behalf of Turkish Cargo starting in May 2025.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the UK, has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing B737-800aircraft to Garuda Indonesia. The aircraft involved are identified by serial numbers 44217 and 44218, and the deal marks a continuation of Garuda’s gradual fleet renewal and capacity optimization efforts.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
WestJet, the Canadian low-cost and leisure airline, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-800, serial number 39959, which is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft has been added to the airline’s fleet on lease, as part of its ongoing growth and fleet renewal strategy.
SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia, has announced plans to significantly adjust its fleet strategy by the end of 2025. The airline will retire its last Airbus A321F freighter and will transfer all Boeing B737-8 aircraft to sister carriers under its parent group structure by autumn 2025.
FedEx Express has expanded its regional freighter fleet with the acquisition of a B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 35550, which will be operated by ASL Airlines Belgium. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B24 engines, making it suitable for short to medium-haul express delivery routes across Europe and neighboring regions.
BBN Airlines Turkiye is set to become the launch operator of the prototype B777-300ERMF freighter, following its conversion and certification by Mammoth Freighters in the United States. The aircraft, bearing serial number 35299, will be delivered on lease from AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based leasing company.
Qatar Airways has strengthened its long-haul fleet with the addition of two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, registered as A7-BHU and A7-BHV, both powered by General Electric GEnx-1B74/75 engines. The expansion aligns with the airline’s continued fleet modernization efforts and strategic growth into high-demand international markets.
Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.
Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines based in Panama, has announced the exercise of purchase optionsfor six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The newly added aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2028, increasing the group’s firm order book to a total of 57 aircraft.
