Boeing has begun flying B737 MAX aircraft previously allocated to Chinese airlines back to the United States, as trade relations between China and the U.S. continue to deteriorate. The jets, which were originally destined for Chinese operators, had remained parked in Zhoushan, where Boeing maintains a completion and delivery center.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has delivered the first of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air of Mongolia. The aircraft, with serial number 19020171, represents a historic milestone as the first E2 jet to enter service in Mongolia, signaling a new phase of modernization for the country’s aviation sector.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Altavair, a U.S.-based aviation investment and leasing firm, has announced the appointment of Beng Yip as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Head of Asia Pacific, marking a significant expansion in its executive leadership focused on the region. This move reflects Altavair’s intent to deepen its footprint in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
HNA Aviation Group, one of China’s prominent aviation conglomerates, has put its B737-800SF freighter conversion program on hold, following escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The aircraft conversions were being carried out in partnership with AEI – Aeronautical Engineers Inc., a U.S.-based specialist in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programs.
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Asia, has suspended the planned sale of 10 Boeing B787-8 aircraft, citing the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The decision underscores how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly influencing commercial aviation transactions.
United Airlines has released its Q1 2025 financial results, reporting total operating revenue of $13.2 billion, reflecting a 5.4% increase compared to the same quarter the previous year. The carrier also posted a net income of $400 million, reinforcing its recovery momentum and financial resilience in a complex market.
United Airlines has maintained its primary financial forecast for 2025, while introducing a contingency scenario in the event of a U.S. economic recession, signaling a cautious stance amid mounting macroeconomic ambiguity. The airline, one of the major U.S. carriers, emphasized that the state of the economy remains “impossible to predict,” prompting the need for flexible financial planning.
Delta Air Lines is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding tariffs imposed on aircraft manufactured by Airbus, refusing to absorb the added costs associated with trade measures targeting European aerospace imports. The move marks a potential flashpoint in global aviation, as airlines across continents face increasing pressure from geopolitical economic policy shifts.
Boeing has confirmed that a total of 11 B777 freighters were ordered during March 2025, highlighting continued demand for long-haul cargo capacity. Of the total, eight aircraft were ordered by FedEx Express (US), while the remaining three were attributed to an undisclosed customer.
