Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has added two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its operational fleet through wet lease agreements with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 40875 and 35793, are powered by CFM56-7B engines.
Air India Express, the budget airline subsidiary of India’s flagship carrier, has entered into definitive engine sale/leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a prominent player in the aviation engine leasing market based in the US. This agreement pertains to 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai (China) has entered into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) (Japan) for the CFM56-7B engines that power its fleet of 47 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. The partnership further strengthens MTU’s presence in the Asian aviation market, reinforcing its expertise in engine MRO services.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) and Hebei Airlines (China) have strengthened their long-term cooperation with a comprehensive Engine Maintenance Services contract focused on CFM56-7B engines used in the airline’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. This agreement reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a key MRO provider for Chinese carriers, ensuring high operational reliability and cost-efficient maintenance solutions.
World Star Aviation (UK) has successfully delivered two CFM56-7B engines on lease to Turkish Airlines and Go2Sky (Slovakia), further strengthening its presence in the engine leasing market. Additionally, the company has novated a CFM56-5B engine lease to Croatia Airlines, ensuring continued support for airline fleet operations.
ST Engineering‘s Commercial Aerospace division has announced the acquisition of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) contracts for CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A engines from two prominent Middle Eastern airlines.
Jordan Airmotive has announced the extension of its partnership with Tarco Aviation from Sudan, enhancing their cooperation with the addition of two newly purchased CFM56-7B engines. This development follows their previous work on the CFM56-3 engines, further solidifying a collaborative relationship that continues to thrive in the region. The extended partnership highlights Jordan Airmotive’s commitment to providing top-tier maintenance and engine…
Setna iO, a US-based aviation company specializing in aftermarket aircraft components, has announced the purchase of a CFM56-7B engine for immediate teardown. This acquisition will bolster Setna iO’s ability to provide high-quality spare parts and components to its global customer base, ensuring reliable support for airline and MRO operations.
StandardAero (US) has entered into a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with T’way Air (South Korea) to provide MRO services for the airline’s CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engines. This strategic partnership highlights StandardAero’s growing presence in the Asian aviation market and its commitment to delivering reliable maintenance solutions.
SpiceJet, one of India’s prominent low-cost carriers, has taken delivery of two B737-800 aircraft, with serial numbers 40263 and 35082, on lease from Corendon Airlines Europe (Malta). Both aircraft are powered by CFM56-7B engines, known for their reliability and efficiency in short- to medium-haul operations.
