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Air Canada said on Tuesday that it has agreed to receive eight Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from lessor BOC Aviation. The jets are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and will undergo required modifications before entering service next year. The deal comes at a time when travel demand has remained robust across both domestic and international routes. All eight aircraft, to be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, will initially operate with a single economy class layout until they are reconfigured.<br/>

Turkish Airlines has ordered four more Boeing 777 freighters, taking to a dozen its firm commitments for the type. The Star Alliance carrier already operates eight 777Fs. It has not disclosed delivery dates for the additional freighters. Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Ali Turk says: ”This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services. “The addition of these Boeing 777 freighters will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also serve as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sector worldwide.” Turkish Airlines has rapidly developed its cargo operation since the pandemic, and while dropping from the highs of 2021 and 2022, cargo revenues still stood well above 2019 levels at more than $2.5b last year. Under its 10-year strategic development plan Turkish Airlines aims to further increase cargo revenues annually by between 15-20% to reach $5b by 2028 and to $9.6b by 2033.<br/>