MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, has updated its financial projections, raising its 2025 revenue forecast to between $9.9 and $10.1 billion. The company also released its initial 2030 outlook, anticipating a strong trajectory for growth driven by expanding engine aftermarket services and production ramp-ups.
United Airlines, continuing its narrowbody fleet renewal program, has accepted delivery of a Boeing 737-8, serial 68814, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. The addition supports United’s strategy to expand capacity and improve fuel efficiency across its domestic and short-haul international network.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of the Boeing 737 in the world, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 68894. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, continuing the airline’s commitment to fleet standardization and operational efficiency.
Cargojet Airways, the Canadian cargo airline, has expanded its freighter fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF, bearing serial number 29383. The aircraft is equipped with CF6-80C2B6F engines, known for their robust performance and reliability in freighter operations.
AerFin, a UK-based aviation services and asset management company, has successfully finalized the sale of a CFM56-7B engine to an undisclosed US customer. This transaction underlines AerFin’s commitment to providing high-quality engines and supporting the growing demand for serviceable aircraft components in the secondary market.
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.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.
AerSale has reported a net loss of $5.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, on total revenue of $65.8 million, according to its latest financial disclosure. While the company recorded modest income from asset sales, including the transaction of a single engine during the period, the quarter was marked by significant investments in its future inventory and operations.
Magellan Aerospace has announced a significant step in its long-standing collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada, securing a mix of contract extensions and fresh manufacturing program awards. These developments reflect a strengthening of ties between the two companies, enhancing Magellan’s role in the supply chain of one of the most prominent aircraft engine manufacturers in the world.
MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
