KLM Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-400ERF, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 33695, operated by Martinair, a subsidiary of the KLM Group. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B5F engines and is expected to reinforce the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity across major trade routes.
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.
Air Sierra Leone has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44863, through a wet lease agreement with Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous-generation models.
Thai Airways International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Modification Center to establish a joint venture dedicated to converting B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo freighters. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cargo capacity amid a continuing global shift in air freight logistics.
Riyadh Air is positioning itself to take advantage of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China by expressing readiness to purchase Boeing aircraft originally intended for Chinese airlines. According to CEO Tony Douglas, the Saudi Arabian startup carrier is prepared to move quickly should these aircraft become available, a strategic decision aimed at accelerating Riyadh Air’s ambitious growth plans.
Lufthansa has reached an agreement to acquire three Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners that were originally manufactured for Norwegian but remained undelivered. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 63350, 63348, and 63349, have been stored for several years after Norwegian underwent a restructuring and cancelled several aircraft orders.
Air Senegal, the national carrier of Senegal, has initiated discussions with Boeing as part of a strategic push by the government to revitalize the airline’s operations. The talks focused on fleet expansion, maintenance support, and technical training programs, aiming to restore the airline’s competitiveness and operational resilience.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has expanded its 737 fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68629. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, produced by CFM International, and supports the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet modernization and fuel efficiency.
FlySafair, the South African low-cost airline, has added one Boeing 737-800 to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 60963, was acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-7B27E engines, continuing the airline’s strategy of consistent fleet expansion with proven and efficient narrowbody jets.
Alaska Airlines is set to take delivery of its first three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the coming weeks, all configured with 161 seats, including an increased number of first class seats. The deliveries represent the first step in a broader fleet and cabin upgrade initiative that will continue into 2026.
