VietJet Air, a prominent Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has lost a legal battle in a London court and is now liable to pay $181 million to FW Aviation (UK) for breaching aircraft lease agreements involving Airbus A321 aircraft. The court ruled that the termination notices served by FW Aviation were valid and enforceable, ending VietJet’s challenge.
Xiamen Airlines, a major Chinese carrier based in Fujian Province, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 64677, as part of its expanding narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s modernization and sustainability goals.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, as part of its fleet expansion and renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International, reinforcing WestJet’s investment in fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.
United Airlines has received one new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67644, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International. This addition is part of United’s comprehensive fleet modernization program aimed at expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency on high-density domestic routes.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68891, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International, supporting enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo operator, has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 33567, on lease from BBAM, a leading global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States. This delivery reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to expanding its freighter fleet and enhancing cargo operations across the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines has added one Boeing 737-8, serial number 44266, to its fleet, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International. This delivery reinforces the airline’s investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft and supports regional route development across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12665, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft represents another milestone in SAS’s commitment to sustainability and fleet modernization.
