United Airlines has confirmed plans to retire all 37 of its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft by December 2027, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in the airline’s transatlantic history. These aircraft, introduced in 1991, have served United for over three decades, becoming essential to its long-haul operations. However, with the average fleet age approaching 28 years, the airline is…
Magnetic Leasing, based in Estonia, has finalized the sale of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1734, to GA Telesis, a U.S.-based aviation aftermarket specialist. The aircraft has since been disassembled for used serviceable material (USM) inventory, supporting GA Telesis’s global component distribution network.
Delta Air Lines has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, delivering net income of $2.1 billion, representing a 63% increase year-over-year. This comes even as total operating revenue remained flat at $16.6 billion, indicating improved cost management and operational efficiency within the airline’s structure.
Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced that it is postponing the retirement of several of its Airbus A330s and Boeing 737-800s due to delays in the delivery of B787-9 Dreamliners, originally scheduled to arrive earlier. The delays may also result in compensation payments from Boeing, according to Chairman George Kao.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier, has confirmed its intention to phase out its Airbus A340-600 fleet by spring 2026. This move comes as part of the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy and coincides with the progressive introduction of Boeing 787-9 aircraft into its widebody operations.
Singapore Airlines has announced it will retire its final four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of March 2026, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The move comes as the airline ramps up deliveries of the Boeing 737-8, part of the MAX series, to modernize its narrowbody operations.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia, has announced plans to significantly adjust its fleet strategy by the end of 2025. The airline will retire its last Airbus A321F freighter and will transfer all Boeing B737-8 aircraft to sister carriers under its parent group structure by autumn 2025.
