US-based Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 42583, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft addition marks another step in Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
Iraqi Airways has officially retired its only Boeing B777-200LR, serial number 40993, equipped with powerful General Electric GE90-115B engines. The aircraft is currently parked at a storage facility in Marana, Arizona.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially launched its new private charter plane service, marked by the delivery of a Boeing B737-800 BBJ, serial number 37663, powered by CFM International CFM56-7B27 engines. This strategic addition significantly enhances the airline’s premium and charter service capabilities.
China Southern Airlines has recently taken delivery of a brand-new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 65251, powered by the advanced CFM International LEAP-1B engines. This acquisition supports the airline’s continued fleet expansion and modernization strategy, aimed at boosting efficiency and sustainability.
US-based carrier Allegiant Air has taken delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8200, serial number 68007, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announced plans to complete upgrades of all legacy widebody aircraft by mid-2027. Additionally, repainting and refurbishing of Vistara aircraft are expected to conclude within the next 1.5 years.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson anticipates that the global shortage of aircraft, which is currently hampering airline growth worldwide, will continue for at least the next four to five years.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will maintain its current 38-aircraft-per-month production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, citing a “breach of trust” as the reason for delaying any increase. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that while Boeing is making progress, the agency will not authorize a production ramp-up at this time.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as its new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, with immediate effect. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening safety oversight and operational excellence in the aerospace sector.
Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to acquire up to 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by the end of 2025, as disclosed by Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza at an event in Jakarta. This expansion is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector, aligning with the growth of the national aerospace industry.
