Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has expanded its 737 fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68629. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, produced by CFM International, and supports the airline’s ongoing commitment to fleet modernization and fuel efficiency.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
Southwest Airlines has further expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of one B737-8, bearing serial number 68630. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, developed by CFM International, offering advanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Southwest Airlines concluded the first quarter of 2025 with a total fleet of 800 aircraft, following the delivery of 11 Boeing 737-8s and the retirement of 14 older aircraft. This fleet reshuffle reflects the carrier’s continued strategy to modernize operations and maintain a competitive cost base while managing capacity growth carefully.
Ryanair has received a new Boeing 737-8200, known as the “Gamechanger” variant of the 737 MAX, marked by serial number 62389. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, offering significant efficiency gains over earlier models.
JetSMART, the Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet with the delivery of serial number 12514. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney and was acquired on lease, supporting JetSMART’s ongoing fleet expansion across South America.
Southwest Airlines has reported a net loss of $149 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the challenges of cost escalation and flat yield growth despite an uptick in operational revenue. The airline’s operating revenues rose 1.6% year-on-year to $6.4 billion, while it maintained a liquidity reserve of $9.3 billion, underscoring its financial stability in the face of earnings…
flynas, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has added another Airbus A320neo to its growing fleet as part of its ongoing expansion plan. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing serial number 12506, is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and performance for regional and medium-haul operations.
Wizz Air Malta, the Maltese unit of the Wizz Air Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11578, powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney. This addition aligns with the group’s strategy to optimize aircraft deployment across its multi-AOC structure.
Wizz Air, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in Hungary, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 11735, as part of its fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity and reducing per-seat operating costs. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines from CFM International, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
