SMBC Aero Engine Lease has successfully delivered one LEAP-1B engine to StandardAero on a long-term lease agreement finalized in May 2025, marking the first transaction between the two companies. This deal underscores the growing demand for modern, fuel-efficient engines and the increasing importance of engine leasing in the aviation aftermarket.
Allegiant has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the recent acquisition of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68020. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, signifying the airline’s latest step in transitioning to more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s major regional carriers, has received a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number 43840, equipped with LEAP-1B engines. This delivery further strengthens the airline’s strategy of upgrading its narrowbody fleet for enhanced fuel efficiency and improved operating economics.
Garuda Indonesia is taking concrete steps to reintroduce the Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the type as part of the airline’s broader recovery plan. The national flag carrier is currently finalizing a lease agreement with BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, to acquire one B737-8.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 63279. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation engines.
Xiamen Airlines, a major Chinese carrier based in Fujian Province, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 64677, as part of its expanding narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, aligning with the airline’s modernization and sustainability goals.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has completed the purchase of its fifth Boeing 737-8, serial number 66542, powered by LEAP-1B engines. This addition brings the airline’s total fleet size to 43 aircraft, underscoring its steady post-pandemic recovery and growth trajectory.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s most prominent regional and international carriers, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 64677, equipped with LEAP-1B engines. The delivery underscores the airline’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization efforts aimed at boosting fuel efficiency and capacity for short- and medium-haul operations.
Air China has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60941, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, produced by CFM International, delivering enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to previous-generation models.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
