Somon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX as it advances its fleet modernisation and network expansion plans. The aircraft is the first of two 737-8s being leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). It will operate short- and medium-haul services across Central […]
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Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction between ACG and WestJet. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week. Carter
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Macquarie AirFinance has acquired 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking the company’s second direct order with Boeing. This strategic expansion reflects growing airline demand for fuel-efficient aircraft, driven by rising passenger traffic and a stronger focus on environmental sustainability. The purchase takes Macquarie AirFinance’s 737 MAX order book to 70, with deliveries scheduled through to 2032,
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Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group have confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The order, comprising 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets, was finalised in January 2025 and initially listed anonymously on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. This significant investment will enable Malaysia’s
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Boeing workers have initiated a strike following the rejection of a tentative deal that included a 25% pay rise. The strike, which began at midnight Pacific Time (07:00 GMT) on Friday, saw over 30,000 workers in Seattle and Portland downing their tools. This strike poses a significant challenge for Boeing, already grappling with mounting financial
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Boeing has announced a six-month delay in reaching a key production milestone for its 737 MAX, according to three industry sources. The revised timeline now aims to achieve an output of 42 MAX jets per month by March 2025, shifting from the previous target of September 2024. This delay underscores the ongoing difficulties Boeing is
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Indian carrier Akasa Air has placed a follow-on 737 MAX order, confirming 150 more fuel-efficient jets in its order book. The purchase of 737-10 airplanes and additional 737-8-200 jets by India’s all-737 operator was revealed at the Wings India 2024 air show. Akasa Air will leverage the 737 MAX family to expand its domestic and
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Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) have concluded an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor’s order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 jets as ACG grows its single-aisle options to meet robust customer demand for the fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplane family. The 737
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