Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.
A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.
Air Premia, South Korea’s leading hybrid service carrier, has announced the addition of its sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking the airline’s first fleet expansion in over 18 months. This strategic move aligns with Air Premia’s commitment to offering premium yet essential services at competitive prices.
Icelandair has announced plans to operate A321LR flights on the Reykjavik Keflavik–Newark route between 30 April and 18 May 2025. Following this, A321LR flights will begin on the New York JFK route on 19 May, with service to Seattle commencing on 20 May.
Icelandair has announced a delay in the introduction of its A321LR service on the Reykjavik Keflavik – Seattle route. Originally scheduled for an earlier date, the inaugural flight with the A321LR has been rescheduled to 21 May 2025.
Aircastle (US) has completed the delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX to United Airlines (US), marking the start of a series of six planned deliveries in 2024 and 2025. This aircraft is the first of the new MAX 9s that will join United’s growing fleet as part of its ongoing modernization and expansion efforts.
