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Fire Forces Evacuation Of American Airlines Flight 3023

American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a serious emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon, when the left landing gear of the aircraft caught fire during takeoff preparations. The flight, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami and was taxiing at approximately 2:45 PM local time when smoke and flames were observed.

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Southwest Airlines Adds B737-8 With LEAP-1B28 Engines

Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 42617. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines and represents another addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy.

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Flynas Expands Fleet With A320neo And Wet-Leased B737-8

Flynas, a Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two narrowbody aircraft. The airline took delivery of one Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12658, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, and added one Boeing 737-8, serial number 43014, through a wet lease from Batik Air Malaysia, equipped with LEAP-1B25 engines.

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Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery of B737-8 Powered by LEAP-1B28

Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68632. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, supplied by CFM International, and represents another step in the airline’s continued modernization of its all-Boeing fleet.