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FTAI, AEI team-up on 737-800 freighter solution

FTAI Aviation and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) have formed a partnership to offer a lower-cost Boeing 737-800 freighter solution for airlines worldwide by combining engine maintenance and passenger-to-freighter conversion services. The collaboration brings together FTAI’s CFM56 engine maintenance capabilities with AEI’s expertise in cargo conversions to deliver customised freighter aircraft with lower operating costs and […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm7 Jul

CFM56

7Air preps for widebody expansion

Miami-based 7Air is preparing to expand into the medium-widebody segment as it continues to operate with a reduced fleet of two 737-800 freighters. With two Aircastle 737-800SFs parked in Miami since June 9 after the lessor sued 7Air to repossess them, the carrier is looking for a third 737-800 freighter and has begun the certification […]

Cargo Facts•Robert Luke1 Jul

Aircastle

Days After Banning First Officers From Landing, Russian Airline’s Boeing 737 Overruns Runway

S7 Airlines' Boeing 737-800 overran the runway at Mirny just days after the carrier restricted first officers from landing aircraft.

Simple Flying•Victoria Agronsky30 Jun

No injuries after S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 veers off runway at Mirny Airport

On June 30th, a S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800, registered RA-73359, operated domestic flight S75241 between Novosibirsk and Mirny, Russia. The aircraft was carrying 173 passengers and six crew members. After landing at Mirny Airport, however, the aircraft veered off the runway. According to the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office, there were 173 passengers and six […]

Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth30 Jun

Delta will install VCT Finlets on Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER

Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, bringing the enhancement to 240 aircraft once installation has been completed....

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan22 Jun

Delta rolls out Finlets across 240 Boeing 737s

Delta Air Lines will install Vortex Control Technologies’ (VCT) Finlet modification package across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, covering 240 aircraft. Finlets are aerodynamic devices fitted to the aft fuselage that optimise airflow, reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. By minimising flow separation and enhancing pressure distribution, the technology lowers fuel burn and cuts […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm19 Jun

United unveils Patriotic aircraft livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone

United Airlines has introduced a special “Stars and Stripes” aircraft livery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States while celebrating the success of its military pilot recruitment programme. The new red, white and blue design will appear on a Boeing 787-10 (N91007) and a Boeing 737-800 (N78285), both built in the United States. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

United

Delta Advances Fleet Efficiency with VCT Finlets Across 737NG Fleet

VCT today announced that Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, bringing the enhancement to 240 aircraft once installation has been completed. The decision follows a comprehensive technical collaboration and in-service evaluation between the two companies, including analysis of flight test data, operational trends and engineering review of aerodynamic performance.

Breaking Travel News18 Jun

Delta advances fleet efficiency with VCT Finlets across 737NG fleet

Delta will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet

Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders18 Jun

Aircastle seeks repossession of 737-800SFs leased to 7Air

Ireland-based Aircastle has sued 7Air over missed payments and has demanded the carrier return the two 737-800 freighters it leased from Aircastle. Aircastle filed a motion on June 2 to repossess the pair of 737-800SFs (34799 and 33597, both ex-SpiceJet) flying for the startup carrier, according to a complaint filed with the Eleventh Judicial Circuit […]

Cargo Facts•Jeff Lee17 Jun

Aircastle

K2 Aviation moves into freighter segment with 737-800F pair

K2 Aviation has added two 737-800 freighters to its portfolio, marking its entry into the freighter segment. Both aircraft are 2009-vintage 737-800BCFs (35022 and 38494) on lease to ASL Aviation Holdings carriers, K2 Managing Partner Karl Ryan told Cargo Facts. Unit 35022 joined ASL Airlines France in 2022 after conversion with Boeing in Jinan (TNA), […]

Cargo Facts•Jeff Lee16 Jun

United Celebrates America with Custom 250th Anniversary Livery and Military Pilot Hiring Program Milestone

Since 2024, nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United through the program, with 500 more expected by the end of 2027. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, United’s new specialty livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 (N91007) and Boeing 737-800 (N78285). Painted in Amarillo, Texas, the bold red, white and […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Jun

United

K2 Aviation expands portfolio with two Boeing 737-800 freighters

K2 Aviation has completed the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF) from Aircastle, marking the entry into the dedicated freighter aircraft sector. The aircraft are currently leased to ASL Airlines and operated by ASL Airlines Belgium and ASL Airlines France. The transaction also establishes a new customer relationship for K2 Aviation, further […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm15 Jun

Changing times: Ryanair to fit split-scimitar winglets on 737-800s

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-fares airline, announced last week that the company intends to invest over €200m in the retrofitting of its 408-strong fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft with the latest ...

Fresh Aviation•Cianan Kelly17 Nov 2022

Take control of a Boeing 737-800 at SimAir737

Located at Gloucester Airport, which is approximately 50 miles north of Bristol Airport is a real hidden gem ideal for the aviation enthusiast, and budding pilot. Known as SimAir737 the ...

Fresh Aviation•Fresh Aviation10 Jun 2021

Jet2 to launch new base at Bristol Airport from April 2021

Jet2 has today announced that it will be launching its 10th UK base at Bristol Airport from April 2021. The British low cost leisure airline will base 3 Boeing 737-800 ...

Fresh Aviation•Fresh Aviation11 Nov 2020