WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost giant, has expanded its growing high-capacity fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 62387 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and expansion strategy centered around the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 variant, which Ryanair brands as the “Gamechanger.”
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.
Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has expanded its operational fleet with the wet lease of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 39404, from Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable powerplant for this aircraft type.
British Airways has added another Airbus A320neo to its short-haul fleet with the delivery of aircraft serial number 12483, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The latest addition supports the airline’s fleet renewal strategy focused on more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly operations within Europe and nearby markets.
Boeing has reported the delivery of 130 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming the manufacturer’s gradual recovery in production and delivery volumes. The latest figures include 105 Boeing 737s, the company’s best-selling narrowbody model, and 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reflecting steady widebody demand.
Airzena, the flag carrier of Georgia, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-900ER, bearing serial number 41534. The aircraft is on lease and is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, further enhancing the airline’s medium-haul capabilities as it continues its post-pandemic recovery and regional growth strategy.
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has further expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12520. The aircraft is equipped with PW1133G-JM engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, and reflects the airline’s ongoing investment in fuel-efficient, high-capacity aircraft to meet rising demand across its domestic and regional network.
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.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has added a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its operational roster through a wet lease from Qatar Airways. The aircraft, bearing serial number 43317, is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines manufactured by CFM International.
