Virgin Australia, one of Australia’s leading airlines, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 44219. This aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by advanced CFM56-7B27E engines, delivering optimal performance and efficiency.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the recent addition of two Airbus A320s leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based leasing giant. These arrivals bring the airline’s fleet size to 20, reinforcing its operational capacity and market presence.
Ruili Airlines, a Chinese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 40951. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is equipped with efficient CFM56-7B26E engines, ensuring optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
Privilege Style, a Spanish charter airline, has announced the return of its sole Boeing 777-200ER, identified by serial number 34377, to its lessor. This development signals a strategic shift in the airline’s fleet management approach.
LAM, the national carrier of Mozambique, has decided to return its Boeing 737-300F, identified by serial number 28567, to its lessor. This aircraft, which was designated for freighter operations, will be returned without having completed a single flight under LAM’s operations.
KlasJet, a prominent charter and ACMI provider based in Lithuania, has announced the continuation and expansion of its strategic partnership with Sun d’Or, an Israeli airline and subsidiary of El Al. As part of this collaboration, KlasJet will lease a fourth Boeing 737-800 to Sun d’Or for a designated period, spanning from 28 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Genesis, an Irish leasing company, has completed a significant transaction with its trading partner Carlyle Aviation Partners, also based in Ireland. The deal involves the acquisition of three aircraft, marking a notable development in Genesis’s growing portfolio.
Air India Express has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8 on lease. The aircraft, identified by serial number 63289, is powered by state-of-the-art LEAP-1B engines, known for their efficiency and sustainability.
Air Canada has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, a modern and efficient narrow-body aircraft. The aircraft, bearing serial number 63385, has been acquired on lease and is equipped with advanced LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
