Thai Lion Air has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-900ER, identified by serial number 41712. The aircraft, acquired on lease and powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, enhances the airline’s capacity for medium-haul operations.
WestJet (Canada) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B737-8, identified by serial number 60555. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, has been acquired on lease to support WestJet’s growing operational needs.
United Airlines (US) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing B737-8, identified by serial number 67628. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, reinforces United’s commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability.
Sideral Linhas Aéreas (Brazil) has taken delivery of its first Boeing B737-700, identified by serial number 30651. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B22 engines, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
Kenya Airways has announced plans to make a final decision on the phase-out of its Embraer E190 fleet by the first quarter of 2025. The airline is currently in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing to select suitable replacement aircraft for its regional operations.
GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has announced its long-term strategy to prioritize aircraft purchases over dry leasing arrangements for the next 5-10 years. The airline intends to invest in newer Boeing and Airbus models when the timing aligns with market conditions.
Azman Air (Nigeria) has ceased operations of one Airbus A340-600 and one Boeing 737-700, with both aircraft recently ferried to Tehran. The move suggests potential future use of these aircraft by an Iranian carrier, although details remain undisclosed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively addressing concerns related to the LEAP-1B engine, used on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, through its standard continued operational safety process. The initiative involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Boeing, engine manufacturer CFM International, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
EgyptAir Holding Company, under the leadership of chairman Yehia Zakaria, has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its fleet to 125 aircraft over the next five years. The airline’s growth strategy aligns with its target to serve 22 million passengers annually by 2028.
Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.
