Kenya Airways is set to return one of its three grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners to active service on 22 July 2025, marking a key milestone in the airline’s efforts to resolve ongoing capacity challenges. The other two grounded B787s are expected to rejoin the fleet in September and December 2025, respectively.
Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number 62462, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 61637, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This delivery is part of the airline’s broader initiative to modernize its short-to-medium-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and environmentally compliant aircraft.
Aeromexico has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68129, and equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition reinforces the airline’s strategic fleet modernization plan and supports capacity needs on domestic and regional routes.
El Al Israel Airlines has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, will be stepping down from her role later in 2025, concluding a tenure that began in 2022. Her departure will mark the end of a critical chapter in the Israeli flag carrier’s post-pandemic recovery and modernization effort.
Air Belgium has announced plans to phase out its two A330-200F aircraft by the end of August 2025, marking a significant change in the airline’s cargo operations. These aircraft have been operating under a lease agreement with Altavair AirFinance, a U.S.-based lessor specializing in commercial aircraft financing and leasing solutions.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has called on Austria to abolish its passenger tax and reduce airport charges, threatening to reduce or eliminate flight services if its demands are not met. In exchange, the airline has proposed a substantial investment: to base 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft in the country, a move that would significantly expand its Austrian operations.
A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
Garuda Indonesia is preparing to significantly expand its Boeing aircraft order portfolio to 79 jets, as part of broader import tariff negotiations with the United States. The potential deal marks a major development in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal strategy, with talks said to be in the early stages but “very likely” to result in purchases of both B737…
Austrian Airlines has revised its widebody fleet strategy, announcing plans to operate a total of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, up from the originally planned 10 aircraft. This strategic expansion is aimed at reinforcing the airline’s long-haul capabilities amid increased intercontinental travel demand and modernization goals.
