Two United Airlines Boeing 737-8 aircraft are now based at Guam International as United prepares to replace its 737-800 fleet at the airport by the end of 2026.
Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while U.S. carriers deal with a fuel cost surge and must compete against largely hedged European airlines.
Positive aircraft certification updates are partially offset by a new 737 production quality issue and the grim financial reality of Spirit AeroSystems.
The two remaining 737 MAX variants are on track to receive FAA approval by year-end following final flight testing and final design validations, Boeing's CFO says.
Boeing has paused 737 MAX deliveries while it assesses the scope of wiring damage on an undetermined number of aircraft and fixes the ones that have not gone to customers.
Brazilian LCC GOL plans to add Airbus A330-900s to its fleet later this year as parent company Abra works to expand connectivity in Latin America and beyond.
Virgin Australia is on course to make major progress on its fleet renewal, with the carrier and its regional subsidiary set to receive nine more aircraft through June.
Boeing and CFM remain on track to have an NTSB-recommended modification finalized that will address concerns with the Leap-1B load reduction device safety system.
Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.
Icelandair’s fleet renewal will result in 90% of its aircraft being new-generation models in 2026, comprising Airbus A321LRs and Boeing 737-8s and -9s.
