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Ryanair To Receive Boeing 737-8-200 MSN 67066

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Ryanair is set to further expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Boeing 737-8-200, a variant of the MAX family optimized for ultra-high-density seating. The aircraft, assigned manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67066 and registration EI-ILL, is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. It will feature a single-class configuration with 197 seats, designed to maximize passenger capacity…

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Alaska Airlines Retires Final Boeing 737-900

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Alaska Airlines has officially retired its last Boeing 737-900, marking the end of an era for the carrier. The aircraft in question, registered N309AS, made its final departure from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) bound for Marana, Arizona (MZJ), where it will be stored. Delivered to the airline in July 2001, the aircraft has served Alaska Airlines for more than two decades, symbolizing…

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UPS To Take Delivery Of Boeing 767-300ERF

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UPS is preparing to take delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF from Boeing, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest and most reliable cargo operators. The aircraft, identified by MSN 67981, is powered by a pair of CF6-80C2B6F engines, a proven workhorse in the freighter sector known for reliability and performance.

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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership

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Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…

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Air China Sells Retired Boeing 747-400 For $13.6 Million

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Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.

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China Eastern To Launch World’s Longest Flight

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China Eastern Airlines is preparing to set a new benchmark in ultra-long-haul operations with the announcement of a groundbreaking route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires, scheduled to begin in December 2025. The new service will claim the title of the world’s longest scheduled flight, surpassing all current records in terms of both distance and duration.

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Boeing 777X Certification Likely Delayed To 2027

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Boeing’s 777X program continues to face serious delays, with certification now unlikely before 2027—six years behind schedule and far past its original 2020 target. The prolonged setbacks have forced major airline customers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, to revisit their fleet strategies as international travel demand rebounds.

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Condor To Retire Boeing 757-300 Fleet In November 2025

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Condor Flugdienst GmbH has confirmed the retirement of its Boeing 757-300 fleet, with the final flight scheduled for November 5, 2025, from Frankfurt to Vienna. This farewell service will mark the end of a 35-year chapter in the airline’s history, as the 757-300 has been a cornerstone of Condor’s medium-haul operations since its introduction.

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Jackson Square Aviation Closes Fourth 737-8200 MAX Deal With Allegiant

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Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the financial closing of the fourth Boeing 737-8200 MAX transaction with Allegiant Travel Company, marking another milestone in the lessor’s collaboration with the U.S. carrier. The deal was finalized on August 27, 2025, and underscores JSA’s commitment to delivering innovative and reliable financing solutions for its airline partners.

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Boeing Breaks August Record But Trails Airbus In Deliveries

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Boeing and Airbus have released their latest performance figures, revealing a competitive but uneven race between the two aerospace giants. Boeing achieved its best August since 2018, delivering 57 aircraft, but it still fell short of Airbus, which handed over 61 aircraft during the same month.