Africa Charter Airline (South Africa) has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of its second Boeing B737-400F, serial 24917, demonstrating its long-term commitment to its B737C freighter fleet. This addition marks a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen its cargo operations and meet growing demand in the African air freight market.
Boeing has officially resumed production of its B737 MAX aircraft as of December 6, 2024, marking a significant step forward following a seven-week strike by over 33,000 factory workers. The strike, which ended in early November, had temporarily halted manufacturing operations, causing disruptions across Boeing’s supply chain.
Boeing has announced the layoff of 222 members of its Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. This latest round of job cuts is part of a broader workforce reduction initiative that began in November 2024, reflecting the company’s continued efforts to realign its workforce with operational demands.
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ziad Ojakli, its head of government affairs and top lobbyist. The company has appointed Bill McSherry as his interim replacement, ensuring continuity in its government relations and lobbying efforts.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced that Boeing has yet to resume production of the B737 MAXfollowing a machinists strike that temporarily halted operations. However, the aerospace giant is planning to restart manufacturing by late December 2024, marking a critical step in addressing the backlog of orders and stabilizing its production schedule.
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest airlines, has clarified its stance on fleet expansion, emphasizing that it has no plans to lease aircraft from the secondary market despite delivery delays from Boeing. The airline’s fleet expansion timeline has now been pushed to April 2025, with the delivery of five aircraft anticipated in the first quarter of the 2025-26…
GOL Linhas Aéreas (Brazil) is set to strengthen its fleet with the addition of three new Boeing B737 MAX aircraft, identified by serials 44032, 44025, and 44033. These aircraft are being delivered directly from the Boeing manufacturing facilities in the United States, increasing GOL’s MAX fleet to 52 aircraft.
Allegiant Air (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-8200, identified by serial 68004. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines, offering enhanced efficiency and performance.
Batik Air Malaysia is set to expand its domestic network with the introduction of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Miri. The Sandakan route will commence on December 1, 2024, followed by the Miri route on January 14, 2025. Both services will be operated using the Boeing 737-800.
ASL Aviation Holdings (Ireland) is set to expand its cargo operations by potentially operating a B737-800BDSF for DHL (Germany). The aircraft, identified by serial 30499, is expected to be flown under CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) service, further strengthening the partnership between the two companies.
