GOL Linhas Aéreas, a major low-cost airline based in Brazil, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8, serial 44040, on lease. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, representing the latest in fuel-efficient single-aisle propulsion technology.
Akasa Air, the Indian low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, registered as VT-YBE, powered by LEAP-1B engines. This aircraft marks a significant addition to the airline’s expanding fleet as it scales up operations across India and key regional markets.
Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air India Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-8 aircraft, identified by serial number 63281, as part of its continued narrowbody fleet modernization. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, manufactured by CFM International, offering greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.
Akasa Air (India) has outlined ambitious growth plans that include expanding its fleet to a total of 30 aircraft by July 2025. The airline is also setting up two new strategic operational hubs at Navi Mumbai International Airport and Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport), where it intends to base 5 to 7 aircraft each by the end of the year.
GATES USA SPAH has officially announced the expansion of its contracted MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities to include LEAP engines, marking a significant milestone in its technical services offering. This development enhances the company’s role in the global aviation aftermarket by aligning with the next generation of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft engines.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 65275, further advancing its modernization of narrowbody operations. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, and represents the latest addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet.
Japan Airlines (JAL) and CFM International have finalized an agreement for the supply of LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft were part of a fleet expansion order first announced in March 2025, as JAL continues its modernization strategy across domestic and regional operations.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a prominent US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, featuring advanced LEAP-1B engines, represents the final delivery scheduled under a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback (SLB) transaction agreed upon between ACG and Air India Express.
China Southern Airlines has recently taken delivery of a brand-new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 65251, powered by the advanced CFM International LEAP-1B engines. This acquisition supports the airline’s continued fleet expansion and modernization strategy, aimed at boosting efficiency and sustainability.
