China Airlines has announced a significant order with Boeing for 14 next-generation 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 passenger jets and 4 777-8 freighters (777-8F). The Taiwanese carrier also secured purchase options for an additional 5 777-9s and 4 777-8Fs, solidifying its long-term fleet modernization and cargo expansion plans.
Emirates, the Dubai-based global carrier, has received a new Boeing 777 Freighter, serial number 68619, further expanding its dedicated cargo fleet. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, the industry standard for B777F aircraft, delivering high thrust and reliability for long-range cargo missions.
Avelo Air, a low-cost carrier based in the United States, has expanded its operational fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 36566. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable model in the narrowbody market.
Air India, through its wholly owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services, has completed the acquisition of six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that were previously operated under lease agreements. The aircraft, with serial numbers 39686, 39687, 39688, 39689, 39690, and 41701, were purchased in advance of their scheduled lease expirations in 2026, signaling a strategic move to consolidate fleet ownership.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62523, expanding its long-haul fleet as it continues to strengthen intercontinental operations. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and range capabilities on widebody platforms.
7 Air, a U.S.-based cargo carrier, has announced plans to expand its freighter fleet by acquiring three additional B737-800F aircraft by the end of 2025. The move aligns with the airline’s strategy to scale operations in response to rising demand for e-commerce and regional cargo logistics.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.
Qatar Airways Cargo has officially been announced as the launch customer for the B777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), a newly converted widebody freighter developed by Mammoth Freighters, a U.S.-based P2F (passenger-to-freighter) conversion specialist. The airline has finalized an agreement to acquire five of these aircraft from Jetran, a U.S.-based aviation services and leasing company.
Korean Air has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing the registration HL8570. This addition reflects the airline’s strategic push to modernize its widebody fleet with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
Air India has commenced a wide-ranging $400 million fleet interior refurbishment program, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and modernize its in-service aircraft. The project covers a total of 67 aircraft, with the work scheduled over a two-year period as the airline undergoes a brand transformation under Tata Group ownership.
