Alaska Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a B737-9 aircraft, bearing serial number 67811 and powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing modernization efforts and commitment to operational efficiency.
Air India Express has strengthened its operational capabilities with the recent delivery of two B737-8 aircraft, serial numbers 43836 and 63284, both equipped with LEAP-1B engines. These new aircraft will enhance the airline’s capacity and efficiency, supporting its growth in India’s competitive domestic and international markets.
Air China has strengthened its domestic fleet with the delivery of a C919 aircraft, marked by serial number 00027 and powered by LEAP-1C30 engines. This move further solidifies the airline’s position as a key player in China’s rapidly evolving aviation market.
The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has formally charged Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, director of AOG Technics, with fraudulent trading as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of aircraft engine parts. The company allegedly supplied components for CFM56 and CF6 engines without proper certification or traceability, raising serious safety concerns across the global aviation industry.
Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese regional and domestic carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft carries serial number 12642 and is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, representing a continuation of the airline’s modern fleet expansion efforts.
Centrum Air, based in Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo aircraft, bearing serial number 12519. The aircraft is operated by My Freighter, another Uzbekistan-based entity, and is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, part of the latest-generation engine technology from CFM International.
BOC Aviation, a leading aircraft leasing company headquartered in Singapore, has entered into an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine new aircraft: six A320neo and three A321neo. All nine aircraft will be leased to Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, under long-term lease agreements.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the execution of definitive purchase agreements to acquire a substantial portfolio of 49 Embraer E-Jets and two GE CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft and engines are leased to 12 different airline customers worldwide, highlighting the deal’s geographic and operational diversity.
Ascend Airways, a UK-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43001, marking a new addition to its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, which are part of the advanced CFM International LEAP family.
GE Aerospace is projecting a significant increase in narrowbody engine deliveries for 2025, anticipating a growth rate of 15% to 20% year-on-year. CEO Larry Culp announced that the company is seeing tangible improvements in its supply chain, which have been a persistent bottleneck in recent years.
