LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.
Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama, has added to its growing next-generation fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44197, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines. This aircraft is part of Copa’s broader modernization program focused on operational efficiency, lower environmental impact, and enhanced passenger experience.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has accepted the delivery of an Airbus A321neo aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12399. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, which offer significant reductions in fuel burn, noise, and CO₂ emissions compared to previous-generation narrowbody aircraft.
Norwegian Air Sweden, a key operating unit of Norwegian Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62934. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and supports the carrier’s push toward fleet modernization and improved operational efficiency.
Chrono Aviation, a Canadian charter and cargo operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, carrying manufacturer serial number 30631. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model produced by CFM International. This delivery underscores Chrono Aviation’s ongoing fleet modernization and capacity enhancement strategy.
Allegiant, a leading U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-8200, bearing serial number 67996. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, and marks another milestone in Allegiant’s ongoing transition to a next-generation narrowbody fleet.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 66479. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and joins the airline’s growing number of next-generation narrowbody jets designed to support its domestic and transborder operations.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation lender, has successfully completed a senior loan transaction supporting the acquisition of a Boeing B737-800 by Crestone Air Partners, an investment platform backed by Blue Owl Capital. The financed aircraft is currently on lease to a UK-based airline, marking another strategic asset-based lending move for HALO in the secondary aircraft market.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has announced its first direct order with Boeing, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The deal includes a firm commitment for 20 Boeing B737-8 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. This order signals AviLease’s long-term confidence in the demand for narrowbody jets and its ambition to…
