Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s most prominent regional and international carriers, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 64677, equipped with LEAP-1B engines. The delivery underscores the airline’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization efforts aimed at boosting fuel efficiency and capacity for short- and medium-haul operations.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42608, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This latest addition supports the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and improve fuel efficiency across its extensive domestic and near-international network.
Macquarie AirFinance, based in Ireland, has delivered a new Airbus A320neo to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) under a long-term lease agreement, marking the first of three A320neo aircraft it will supply from its existing orderbook. This transaction supports SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on environmental efficiency and standardized operations.
China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.
Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55362. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and quiet operation, aligning with the airline’s modernization goals.
WestJet, Canada’s Calgary-based airline, has expanded its single-aisle operations with the leased delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44298. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, continuing the airline’s transition toward a more efficient and environmentally friendly fleet.
United Airlines, continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal program, has accepted delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 68814, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. The addition supports United’s strategy to expand capacity and improve fuel efficiency across its domestic and short-haul international network.
Tarom, the Romanian flag carrier, is set to wet lease an Airbus A320 from Malta MedAir starting 12 June 2025. The aircraft will be used to operate flights on the Bucharest–Amsterdam route, enhancing schedule reliability and operational flexibility during the busy summer travel period.
