Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42608, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and improve fuel efficiency across its extensive domestic and near-international network.
Sky Express, the Greek regional carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, carrying serial number 12638, and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. This latest addition underscores the airline’s commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet as it strengthens its presence within Greece and on select European routes.
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, has announced that its next Airbus A321neo, with serial number 12631, will be delivered in July 2025. This aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A engines, will increase the airline’s total fleet to 15 aircraft. In addition, the airline expects delivery of three more Airbus A320neos in early 2026, marking another phase of its fleet expansion strategy.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62461, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.
China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.
Allegiant Air, the US-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68018, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This marks another step in the airline’s transition toward a Boeing 737 MAX-based fleet, which aims to deliver cost savings through improved fuel efficiency and expanded passenger capacity.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12455. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, produced by CFM International, and will be integrated into the airline’s expanding narrowbody fleet focused on fuel efficiency and route optimization.
Air China has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60941, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, produced by CFM International, delivering enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to previous-generation models.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68927, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy centered around the 737 MAX family.
Norwegian Air Sweden, a key subsidiary of Norwegian Group, has added a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 43569, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines and forms part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization plan focused on high-efficiency narrowbody operations.
