Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 787-10, registered as HL8537. This state-of-the-art aircraft is equipped with GEnx-1B engines, providing superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced that Boeing has yet to resume production of the B737 MAXfollowing a machinists strike that temporarily halted operations. However, the aerospace giant is planning to restart manufacturing by late December 2024, marking a critical step in addressing the backlog of orders and stabilizing its production schedule.
Uganda Airlines has received official approval from the government to proceed with its proposal to acquire two dedicated cargo freighters, a Boeing 777F and a Boeing 737-800BCF. The acquisition is part of the airline’s strategic plan to expand its services into the air cargo sector, leveraging the growing demand for freight transportation in Africa and globally.
TUI fly Germany has announced plans to wet-lease two Boeing 737-800s from Go2Sky (Slovakia) for its operations during the busy travel season between April and October 2025.
Sunwing Airlines, a Canada-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 38027, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency.
My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has announced ambitious plans to quadruple its freighter fleet to 20 aircraft by the end of 2026. This rapid expansion underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing demand in the global air cargo market.
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is evaluating its options for introducing widebody aircraft into its fleet. CEO Steven Greenway has indicated that a decision will be made by the end of 2024. The airline is considering new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, new Airbus A330neos, or used B787-9s already available within the Saudia Group.
Astral Aviation, a Kenyan cargo carrier, has announced significant fleet expansion plans for the coming years. The airline intends to add a second Boeing 737C and up to two Boeing 767Fs in 2025, followed by two Boeing 737-800Fs by the end of 2026.
Air Greenland has announced plans to wet lease up to two Boeing 737-800s from Danish carriers Jet Time and Airseven in preparation for the summer 2025 travel season. The move aims to meet increased demand during the peak travel period and enhance operational flexibility.
Norwegian Air Shuttle (US) has announced the extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for an additional five years. The renewed agreement, effective 01 August 2025, will cover maintenance services for more than 80 Boeing B737NG and B737MAX aircraft at Lufthansa Technik’s Budapest facility.
