DHL Aviation has expanded its widebody freighter fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 777F, bearing serial number 68145. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines and will be operated by AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, based in Germany.
China Southern Airlines has placed ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GENX-1B70 engines up for sale as it continues to streamline its widebody fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 34923 through 34932, are each listed at a minimum price of approximately US$50 million, reflecting their market valuation amid ongoing fleet restructuring efforts.
Korean Air has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10, registered HL8538 and powered by GEnx-1B engines. This latest addition underscores the airline’s continued investment in next-generation widebody aircraft as it strengthens its international network.
Air Canada has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 787-9, serial number 66993, powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This latest addition further strengthens the airline’s long-haul capabilities and supports its ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
GE Aerospace has announced the opening of XEOS, a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sroda Slaska, near Wrocław, Poland. This facility is focused on the advanced servicing of LEAP engines, which are widely used in the latest generation of commercial aircraft.
Korean Air is nearing the finalization of a major $32.7 billion agreement that will significantly expand and modernize its long-haul fleet. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes the acquisition of 20 Boeing B777-9 and 20 Boeing B787-10 aircraft, with options for 10 additional aircraft and up to ten spare engines.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (Netherlands) has successfully delivered its fifth aircraft engine to Aeromexico, completing a sale & leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B76A engine on November 29, 2024. This latest deal strengthens the ongoing partnership between SMBC Aero Engine Lease and Aeromexico, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
World Star Aviation, a UK-based aviation asset management company, has announced the successful completion of a sale/leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B engine. This transaction underscores the company’s expertise in structuring tailored leasing solutions for the aviation industry.
GE Aerospace, a leading U.S.-based aviation technology provider, has reported robust growth in its fourth-quarter 2024performance, showcasing significant increases in orders, revenue, and profit. The company’s total orders rose by 46% to $15.5 billion, driven by strong demand for its advanced aviation products and services.
GE Aerospace, in partnership with Boeing, NASA, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is advancing the aviation industry’s pursuit of energy efficiency by modeling the integration of an Open Fan engine design with an aircraft. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to developing innovative technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
