Willis Lease Finance Corporation has announced a new collaboration with CFM International to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines through an industry-first restoration initiative.
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Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s pioneering low-cost airline, is currently facing challenges due to delays in the delivery of five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. These delays are part of broader production issues affecting Boeing’s 737 MAX deliveries globally.
AerFin (UK) has announced plans to double its engine MRO capacity, enabling the company to handle up to 200 quick-turn shop visits annually. This expansion will be supported by the opening of AerFin’s brand-new global headquarters located in South Wales.
AJet, the Turkish low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its rapid fleet expansion as part of its modernization program. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 61301 and registration TC-OHR, reflects AJet’s ongoing commitment to operating one of the most efficient narrowbody fleets in the region.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68927, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy centered around the 737 MAX family.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of five Airbus A320neo Family aircraft to Volaris, one of Latin America’s largest and fastest-growing low-cost carriers. The delivery—comprising two A320neo and three A321neo aircraft—marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the lessor and the Mexican airline.
