Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
Ascend Airways is set to accelerate its fleet expansion in early 2025, with the addition of one Boeing B737-800 in February and two B737-8 aircraft in March and April. The airline, under the leadership of CEO Alastair Willson, aims to gradually grow its fleet to 15-20 aircraft to meet its operational goals.
TAROM, Romania’s national airline, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease two additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. This agreement supports TAROM’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
Shenzhen Airlines, a prominent carrier in China, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, identified by serial number 61154. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1B27 engines, designed for efficiency and performance.
Ruili Airlines, a China-based carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a leased Boeing B737-800, identified by serial number 40951. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, ensuring reliability and efficiency for the airline’s operations.
Korean Air, one of Asia’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing B787-9. The aircraft, identified by serial number 37390, is powered by advanced GEnx-1B engines, offering enhanced performance and efficiency.
Challenge Group, a Malta-based aviation company, has achieved a significant milestone by registering Europe’s first B777-300ERSF under its 9H Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This marks the introduction of the B777-300ERSF, a converted freighter, into the European market, with the group planning to receive two units in 2025.
Boeing has restarted testing of its highly anticipated B777X jet, conducting the aircraft’s first flight since its grounding in August 2024. The fleet was halted following a critical failure in the engine mounting structure, raising significant safety concerns and delaying the program’s progress.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights from Krakow (Poland) to Paris-Orly (France), with services set to commence on March 31, 2025. The route will be operated using the Boeing 737-8, offering passengers a modern and efficient travel experience.
