Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s major regional carriers, has received a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 43840, equipped with LEAP-1B engines. This delivery further strengthens the airline’s strategy of upgrading its narrowbody fleet for enhanced fuel efficiency and improved operating economics.
WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has formally issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the operating lease and pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing of 46 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The RFP reflects WestJet’s aggressive forward-looking fleet expansion and renewal strategy as it seeks to modernize its narrowbody aircraft offering.
Shandong Airlines, a regional carrier based in China, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 61456 and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The aircraft enhances the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet and supports its long-term commitment to operational efficiency and lower environmental impact.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX), a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 3101, marking its first direct aircraft purchase. In addition, GlobalX has signed definitive lease agreements for four Airbus A319s with serials 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503, with scheduled deliveries spanning from August to November 2025.
Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number 62462, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 61637, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This delivery is part of the airline’s broader initiative to modernize its short-to-medium-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and environmentally compliant aircraft.
Aeromexico has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68129, and equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition reinforces the airline’s strategic fleet modernization plan and supports capacity needs on domestic and regional routes.
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES SPAH), the U.S.-based MRO division of GA Telesis, has officially received its first LEAP engine at its cutting-edge maintenance facility in Wilmington, Ohio, marking a major milestone in the company’s readiness to service the new-generation propulsion systems now powering the global narrowbody fleet.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
Magnetic Group, an Estonian aviation services provider, has released a forecast projecting that hospital shop visits for CFM56 engines will reach parity with core performance restoration (CPR) events by the end of 2027. The shift reflects changing maintenance patterns and aging fleet dynamics within the global narrowbody engine market.
