China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has announced that it is postponing the retirement of several of its Airbus A330s and Boeing 737-800s due to delays in the delivery of B787-9 Dreamliners, originally scheduled to arrive earlier. The delays may also result in compensation payments from Boeing, according to Chairman George Kao.
British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, has added a new Boeing 787-10 to its long-haul fleet, identified by serial number 60633. The aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-J3 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a quieter cabin experience for intercontinental passengers.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a major U.S.-based aircraft lessor, has delivered one Boeing 737-8 to Neos, the Italian leisure airline. This aircraft represents the third and final aircraft delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing, completing a previously announced multi-aircraft lease agreement.
Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to acquire three Boeing 737-10 aircraft beginning in fiscal 2027, as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy. The transaction comprises one exercised purchase option and two aircraft converted from an existing B737-8 order, signaling a pivot toward higher-capacity narrowbody models.
Royal Air Maroc is preparing for a significant expansion of its cargo operations, with plans to double its freighter fleet by 2026. A key part of this growth strategy includes the acquisition of a Boeing 737 Freighter (B737F), expected to enter service in mid-2026.
4 Airways, based in Malta, has expanded its operational fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-400, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 24686. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-3C1 engines, a widely used powerplant in classic 737 variants known for their reliability and operational cost-efficiency.
Werner Aero, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737-700, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 32426, from Carlyle Aviation Partners. The aircraft is currently located at eCube’s disassembly facility in Spain, where it will be parted out to support aftermarket supply.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has added another aircraft to its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42617. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines developed by CFM International, aligning with the airline’s ongoing investment in the B737 MAX family.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the Boeing 747 freighter, signaling that it is open to acquiring additional B747Fs. The statement comes at a time when many carriers are phasing out older widebody aircraft in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient models, but Atlas…
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft globally, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 42617. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines and represents another addition to the airline’s growing 737 MAX fleet as part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy.
