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Greater Bay Airlines Seeks U.S. Approval For Saipan, Guam Flights

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Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption, aiming to commence scheduled services from Hong Kong to U.S. territories in the Pacific. The airline intends to begin operations to Saipan in winter 2025/26 using a Boeing 737-800, with future expansion to Guam planned for 2026 using a Boeing 737-9.

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WestJet Takes Delivery Of Leased B737-8 Serial 43297

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WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.

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LATAM Brasil Adds A320neo Serial 12488 To Fleet

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LATAM Brasil, the Brazilian arm of the LATAM Airlines Group, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12488. The aircraft is leased and features Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) series, renowned for improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

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ACG Delivers Final B737-8 To Neos From Boeing Order

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Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a major U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has delivered one Boeing 737-8 to Neos, the Italian leisure airline. This aircraft represents the third and final aircraft delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing, completing a previously announced multi-aircraft lease agreement.

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Air Canada Takes Delivery Of A220-300 Serial 55372

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Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, identified by manufacturer serial number 55372. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, part of the GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine family, known for delivering high fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

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Skymark To Acquire Three B737-10 Aircraft From 2027

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Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to acquire three Boeing 737-10 aircraft beginning in fiscal 2027, as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy. The transaction comprises one exercised purchase option and two aircraft converted from an existing B737-8 order, signaling a pivot toward higher-capacity narrowbody models.

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Werner Aero Acquires B737-700 MSN 32426 For Disassembly

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Werner Aero, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737-700, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 32426, from Carlyle Aviation Partners. The aircraft is currently located at eCube’s disassembly facility in Spain, where it will be parted out to support aftermarket supply.

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Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 MSN 42617

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Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has added another aircraft to its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42617. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines developed by CFM International, aligning with the airline’s ongoing investment in the B737 MAX family.