Southwest Airlines concluded the first quarter of 2025 with a total fleet of 800 aircraft, following the delivery of 11 Boeing 737-8s and the retirement of 14 older aircraft. This fleet reshuffle reflects the carrier’s continued strategy to modernize operations and maintain a competitive cost base while managing capacity growth carefully.
Ryanair has received a new Boeing 737-8200, known as the “Gamechanger” variant of the 737 MAX, marked by serial number 62389. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, offering significant efficiency gains over earlier models.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12550, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, a fuel-efficient and environmentally improved powerplant developed by CFM International.
American Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 44513. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines, produced by CFM International, representing a continuation of the airline’s modernization efforts within its single-aisle fleet segment.
StandardAero, a major MRO service provider headquartered in the United States, has been chosen by Air Central, a China-based cargo airline, to deliver maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its fleet of CFM56-7B engines powering Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft.
United Airlines, one of the major carriers in the United States, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 68821. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, developed by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Mont Gabaon Airlines, a cargo airline based in the Republic of the Congo, has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-300 Freighter, with serial number 25174, as it launches freight operations in the Central African region.
AerCaribe, a Colombian cargo airline, is set to commence operations with its first Boeing 737-300 Freighter, as it prepares to expand its domestic and regional air cargo services. The aircraft, bearing serial number 29334, marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet development strategy.
Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to expand its active fleet to 100 aircraft by the end of 2025, signaling a strong recovery trajectory following years of restructuring and operational downsizing. The projection includes two Boeing 737-800s, with serial numbers 44218 and 44217, scheduled to return to service during Q2 2025 after completing maintenance and overhaul work.
flynas, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier, has added another Airbus A320neo to its growing fleet as part of its ongoing expansion plan. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing serial number 12506, is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and performance for regional and medium-haul operations.
