GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has announced its long-term strategy to prioritize aircraft purchases over dry leasing arrangements for the next 5-10 years. The airline intends to invest in newer Boeing and Airbus models when the timing aligns with market conditions.
Azman Air (Nigeria) has ceased operations of one Airbus A340-600 and one Boeing 737-700, with both aircraft recently ferried to Tehran. The move suggests potential future use of these aircraft by an Iranian carrier, although details remain undisclosed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively addressing concerns related to the LEAP-1B engine, used on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, through its standard continued operational safety process. The initiative involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Boeing, engine manufacturer CFM International, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
EgyptAir Holding Company, under the leadership of chairman Yehia Zakaria, has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its fleet to 125 aircraft over the next five years. The airline’s growth strategy aligns with its target to serve 22 million passengers annually by 2028.
Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.
American Airlines, one of the leading carriers in the United States, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 44494. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and advanced performance capabilities.
Jin Air, a leading South Korean low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 63442. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B engines, known for their exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
China Southern Airlines has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified purchasers for the sale of 10 owned Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GEnx-1B70/P2 spare engines. The aircraft and engines are scheduled for delivery to successful bidders during 2025 and 2026. The deadline for submitting bids is November 25, 2024.
Allegiant Air, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has amended its 2021 agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of 50 new B737 MAX aircraft. Under the revised terms, fewer deliveries will occur in 2024 and 2025, with the adjusted timeline scheduling the completion of all deliveries by the end of 2027.
GE Aerospace, in partnership with Boeing, NASA, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is advancing the aviation industry’s pursuit of energy efficiency by modeling the integration of an Open Fan engine design with an aircraft. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to developing innovative technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
