China Cargo Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), expanding its dedicated cargo fleet with one of the most capable long-haul freighters in the market. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 69512, is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, known for their reliability and efficiency in heavy-duty operations.
Boeing has confirmed that a total of 11 B777 freighters were ordered during March 2025, highlighting continued demand for long-haul cargo capacity. Of the total, eight aircraft were ordered by FedEx Express (US), while the remaining three were attributed to an undisclosed customer.
HALO AirFinance (US) has announced the successful closing of a mezzanine loan transaction in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Japan), secured by a Boeing 747-8F freighter. The deal supports a US-based air cargo operator and highlights continued interest in structured aircraft financing solutions for widebody freighter assets.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost giant, has expanded its growing high-capacity fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62387 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and expansion strategy centered around the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 variant, which Ryanair brands as the “Gamechanger.”
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has expanded its operations with the delivery of two new aircraft—a Boeing 737-8, serial 43317, and an Airbus A321neo, serial 12429. The B737-8 is delivered on a wet lease from Qatar Airways, while the A321neo was received via direct delivery. Both aircraft are powered by LEAP engines, reinforcing IndiGo’s strategy to maintain…
GOL Linhas Aéreas, the Brazilian low-cost carrier currently undergoing restructuring proceedings, has submitted a request to the court to approve entry into a lease agreement for one Boeing 737-800BCF, bearing serial number 33551. The lease arrangement is with UMBF (Ireland) as lessor, under terms defined in a Letter of Intent (LOI). BBAM Aviation Services (Ireland) is designated as the servicer of the aircraft.
Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has expanded its operational fleet with the wet lease of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 39404, from Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable powerplant for this aircraft type.
Boeing has reported the delivery of 130 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming the manufacturer’s gradual recovery in production and delivery volumes. The latest figures include 105 Boeing 737s, the company’s best-selling narrowbody model, and 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reflecting steady widebody demand.
Airzena, the flag carrier of Georgia, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-900ER, bearing serial number 41534. The aircraft is on lease and is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, further enhancing the airline’s medium-haul capabilities as it continues its post-pandemic recovery and regional growth strategy.
