Boeing has appointed Stacie Sire as the new vice president and managing director of the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) and chief engineer for Boeing India. She succeeds Ahmed Elsherbini, taking the helm of one of Boeing’s key global engineering and R&D hubs outside the United States.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has publicly reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting its recovery trajectoryamid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. As the geopolitical conflict continues to cast uncertainty over global aerospace markets, Boeing emphasized that it still plans to deliver approximately 50 aircraft to Chinese customers this year.
Lion Air, one of Indonesia’s largest low-cost carriers, has selected StandardAero, a leading independent MRO provider, to deliver maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its CFM56-7B engine fleet. These engines power the airline’s large fleet of Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft.
United Airlines has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-9, marked by serial number 43447. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, manufactured by CFM International, enhancing United’s ongoing commitment to modernize its single-aisle fleet.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
Southwest Airlines has further expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of one B737-8, bearing serial number 68630. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines, developed by CFM International, offering advanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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.
Saudia Group has signed a significant aircraft acquisition deal with Airbus, committing to the addition of up to 20 A330neo widebody aircraft to support the group’s long-term fleet expansion plans. Of these, 10 are firm orders allocated to flyadeal, the group’s low-cost subsidiary. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 and conclude by 2029.
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.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
