United Airlines (US) has welcomed a new Boeing 737‑8, bearing serial number 68824, which arrives equipped with CFM International LEAP‑1B28 engines. This addition represents a key part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and capacity.
T’way Air (South Korea) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737‑8, serial 62936, equipped with CFM International LEAP‑1B engines. This delivery enhances its modern narrow-body fleet, improving route efficiency and capacity.
Surinam Airways is enhancing its cargo operations with the lease acquisition of a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 33719, from leasing company BBAM (US). This marks the airline’s first foray into dedicated freighter services, signaling a new strategic direction in its operational capabilities.
Oman Air Cargo is undergoing a strategic fleet restructuring, moving from an insourced freighter model to an outsourced one. Under this plan, the airline is slimming its fleet to a single widebody type and has already sold a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 35108.
Gulf Air (Bahrain) CEO Jeffrey Goh is actively considering widebody wet‑lease agreements to meet its capacity targets. This strategic shift comes as the airline’s own B787‑9 aircraft are hindered by persistent Trent 1000 engine issues.
SunExpress (Turkiye) has announced plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with VCT Finlets, an innovative fuel-saving technology developed by Vortex Control Technologies (US). This initiative reflects SunExpress’ ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Enter Air (Poland) has confirmed the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial number 35273, which it has taken on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model for the B737 family.
Electra Airways (Bulgaria) has expanded its Air 001 brand fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial numbers 1571 and 1144. This fleet enhancement underscores Electra Airways’ commitment to growth and increased capacity for its operations under the Air 001 brand.
Compass Cargo Airlines (Bulgaria) is evaluating options to either enter into a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement on behalf of a customer or to acquire its own Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s ambitions to expand its capabilities and meet growing demand in the air cargo market.
Camair-Co (Cameroon) has announced the addition of a CRJ900 aircraft, serial number 15063, on lease from CemAir(South Africa). This move comes in the wake of the recent departure of a wet leased Boeing 737-700 (serial number 29346) previously operated by Smartwings (Czechia).
