ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has received a Boeing 737-800, serial number 41353, on lease, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, produced by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic and transborder operations.
United Nigeria Airlines, a fast-growing Nigerian carrier, is in the process of acquiring six Boeing 737-800 aircraft to support its strategic expansion across domestic and regional markets. The move signals the airline’s intent to significantly scale its capacity and route offerings in West and Central Africa.
Total Linhas Aéreas, a Brazilian cargo operator, is offering one Boeing 737-400F for lease under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement, with a minimum lease term of three months. The offer targets customers seeking short-term cargo lift solutions, particularly in Latin America and potentially other underserved regional markets.
Malawi Airlines is undergoing a fleet renewal initiative with the addition of a Boeing 737-700, bearing serial number 30726, as it simultaneously phases out an older B737-700 with serial number 33787. The newly delivered aircraft is owned by Dara Aviation, an Ireland-based leasing firm, while the outgoing aircraft was previously owned by Ethiopian Airlines.
Graysky Aviation Capital, a U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft formerly operated by WestJet of Canada. The deal was executed in cooperation with LuminArx Capital Management, a U.S.-based investment firm.
GA Telesis, a U.S.-based aviation services and asset management firm, has announced the planned disassembly of four Boeing 767-300 aircraft during the course of 2025. This initiative is part of the company’s strategic efforts to expand its used serviceable material (USM) inventory, a growing market segment amid rising MRO demands.
China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China and part of the China Eastern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 69513. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, supplied by GE Aerospace, a widely trusted engine option for the B777 family.
Boeing has announced its commercial aircraft delivery performance for June 2025, reporting a total of 60 aircraft delivered during the month. This brings its second-quarter total to 150 aircraft, and a year-to-date delivery count of 280 aircraft through the end of June.
