China Airlines has announced a significant order with Boeing for 14 next-generation 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 passenger jets and 4 777-8 freighters (777-8F). The Taiwanese carrier also secured purchase options for an additional 5 777-9s and 4 777-8Fs, solidifying its long-term fleet modernization and cargo expansion plans.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.
Brussels Airlines has strengthened its intercontinental operations with the delivery of one Airbus A330-300, carrying serial number 913 and powered by Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft adds capacity to the airline’s long-haul fleet, which serves destinations across Africa and North America from its hub in Brussels.
Level, the low-cost long-haul airline brand under IAG (International Airlines Group), has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 877, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft will support the carrier’s transatlantic and leisure-focused network out of Barcelona El Prat Airport.
Norse Atlantic Airways, the Norwegian low-cost long-haul airline, has received another Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner, identified by serial number 38792, as part of its continued fleet growth strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, which are optimized for long-range efficiency and lower emissions.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 538, powered by Trent XWB-97 engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. This aircraft marks another step in JAL’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet and enhance efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its near- and long-term fleet expansion plans, with the introduction of two additional aircraft in 2025, increasing its total fleet from 79 to 81 aircraft. This incremental growth is a prelude to a much larger fleet enhancement initiative that includes nine Airbus A350-1000s and thirteen A321neo aircraft in the coming years.
EVA Air, the Taiwanese full-service carrier, has finalized a firm order with Airbus for six A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, formalizing its March 2025 commitment to the European manufacturer. This latest transaction significantly strengthens EVA Air’s widebody and narrowbody expansion pipeline, positioning the airline for long-term fleet modernization and capacity growth.
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.
