Lion Air's PK-LRI

Lion Air is taking delivery of PK-LRI (c/n 42987, l/n 6250) today. This 737-9 is making its delivery flight from BFI to CGK, via HNL and GUM, as LNI1. It will make a brief fuel stop at HNL. This is one of the first 737-9s off of the Boeing production line, and had been used as a test aircraft for the past five years.

Lion Air's PK-LKF

Lion Air is ferrying PK-LKF (c/n 38723, l/n 4140) from BTH to SBD, via GUM and HNL. This 737-9GPER is flying as LNI7001, and will be returned to its lessor, Wings Capital Partners, then leased to Delta Air Lines.

PK-LKF's History:

Aug 2012: Delivered to Lion Air, under lease from Jackson Square Aviation. 

___ 2016: Acquired by Wings Capital Partners, and lease transferred.

Jun 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Lion Air’s PK-LJH

Lion Air is ferrying PK-LJJ (c/n 37288, l/n 3849) from BTH to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as LNI7001. This 737-9GPER is being returned to its lessor, Novus Aviation Capital, then moved. to Delta Air Lines

PK-LJJ’s History:

Dec 2011: Delivered to Lion Air in the regular livery.

Jly 2016: Sold to Novus Aviation Capital, then leased back.

Mar 2018: Painted in the LionParcel.com livery.

Apr 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Lion Air’s PK-LJJ

Lion Air’s 737-9GPER, PK-LJJ (c/n 37289, l/n 3888) is being returned to its lessor, Novus Aviation Capital, as it will be leased to Delta Air Lines. It’s flying from BTH to SBD, with stops at GUM and HNL, as LNI7001.

PK-LJJ’s History:

Jan 2012: Delivered. To Lion Air, under lease from Novus Aviation Capital.

Apr 2020: Withdrawn from service, and placed into storage at SOC, then CGK.

Dec 2020: Returned to service.

Apr 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK, then BTH.

Feb 2022: Returned to service.

Apr 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Lion Air's PK-LKL

Lion Air is returning PK-LKL (c/n 38683, l/n 4236) to its lessor, Aircastle. This 737-9GPER is ferrying from BTH to SBD (via GUM and HNL) as LNI7001.

This is the first of four additional 737-9GPERs that will be leased to Delta Air Lines by Aircastle.

PK-LKL'S History:

Nov 2012: Delivered to Lion Air, under lease from BOC.

___ 2014: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Jun 2018: Subleased to flynas for three months, and operated by Lion Air.

Feb 2022: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Lion Air's N381AG

The second of the Lion Air 737-8GPs being returned to the Aviation Capital Group, is N381AG (c/n 39861, l/n 5564). It's being ferried by Nomadic Aviation, and is flying as OMD553.

39861's History:

Aug 2015: Delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LUI, under lease from ACG.

Mar 2020: Transferred to Lion Air as PK-LQV.

Aug 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ASP for storage.

Lion Air's N386AG

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying a pair of Lion Air 737-8GPs from ASP to MEL, via BNE, HIR, HNL, and PHX, as they are being returned to the Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The first of the pair is N386AG (c/n 39868, l/n 5608), flying as OMD554.

39868's History:

Oct 2015: Delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LUK, under lease from ACG.

Mar 2020: Transferred to Lion Air as PK-LQW.

Aug 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to ASP for storage.

Lion Air's VP-CEF

The last of the 29 Lion Group 737-9GPERs acquired by Castlelake to lease to Delta Air Lines is making a stop at HNL, as it ferries from CGK to SBD, also stopping in GUM. VP-CEF (c/n 37286, l/n 3813) is the last 737-9GPER.

37286's History:

Oct 2011: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJF, leased from CMIG Aviation Leasing

Feb 2018: Painted in the LionParcel.com livery

Mar 2018: Acquired by Aircastle, and the lease transferred.

Jan 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Dec 2021: Ferried to CGK, and acquired by Castlelake as VP-CEF.

Jan 2022: Ferried to SBD for lease to Delta Air Lines, to registered as N931DM.

Here are the Delta Air Lines registrations of the former Lion Group 737-9GPERs:

N931DM (f/n 3931) | PK-LJF

N932DS (f/n 3932) | PK-LQU

N933DJ (f/n 3933) | PK-LJL

N934DB (f/n 3934) | PK-LSG

N935DH (f/n 3935) | PK-LHW

N936DU (f/n 3936) | HS-LTK

N937DM (f/n 3937) | PK-LJM

N938DB (f/n 3938) | PK-LJO

N939DG (f/n 3939) | PK-LKO

N940DJ (f/n 3940) | 9M-LNF

N941DJ (f/n 3941) | PK-LBG

N942DC (f/n 3942) | PK-LBM

N943DB (f/n 3943) | 9M-LNJ

N944DR (f/n 3944) | PK-LJT

N945DU (f/n 3945) | 9M-LNG

N946DC (f/n 3946) | PK-LBH

N947DC (f/n 3947) | PK-LBO

N948DJ (f/n 3948) | 9M-LNH

N949DK (f/n 3949) | 9M-LNL

N950DA (f/n 3950) | 9M-LNK

N951DA (f/n 3951) | HS-LTH

N952DJ (f/n 3952) | PK-LOF

N953DC (f/n 3953) | PK-LBJ

N954DJ (f/n 3954) | PK-LBI

N955DE (f/n 3955) | HS-LTL

N956DD (f/n 3956) | HS-LTJ

N957DR (f/n 3957) | PK-LSQ

N958DJ (f/n 3958) | PK-LPH

N959DV (f/n 3959) | PK-LPF

Lion Air's VP-CEI

Castlelake is having VP-CEI (c/n 38301, l/n 5176) ferried from CGK to SBD, via SZB, GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. VP-CEI was stuck at GUM due to a maintenance issue since 20 Dec. It's making an overnight stop at HNL tonight.

38301's History:

Dec 2014: Delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LTP.

Apr 2020: Transferred to Lion Air as PK-LSG.

Mar 2021: Withdrawn from service, and ferried to SUB for storage.

Nov 2021: Ferried to CGK for storage.

Malindo Air's VP-CFQ

Castlelake is having a former Malindo Air 737-9GPERs ferry from SZB to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. VP-CFQ (c/n 38729, l/n 4380), and it will overnight at HNL.

38729's History:

Mar 2013: Delivered to Malindo Air as 9M-LNG.

Sep 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at KUL.

Mar 2021: Ferried to SZB for storage.

Dec 2021: Sold to Castlelake.

Lion Air's N357AG

Nomadic Aviation is ferrying N357AG (c/n 35723, l/n 2848), a former Lion Air 737-9GPER, from ASP to OPF, via BNE, GUM, HNL, and PHX, as OMD536. This one is not going to Delta Air Lines.

35723's History:

Mar 2009: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LFV.

Sep 2015: Sold to DVB Bank, and leased back to Lion Air.

Jun 2018: Sold to Aviation Capital Group, and lease transferred.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Ferried to ASP for storage.

Batik Air's VP-CIC

Castlelake is having another Batik Air 737-9GPER ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. VP-CIC (c/n 38742, l/n 4726) is making its ferry flight to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived this morning at HNL.

38742's History:

Dec 2013: Delivered to Batik Air as PK-LBJ.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Nov 2021: Acquired by Castlelake, ferried to SBD for lease to Delta Air Lines as N953DC.

Lion Air's VP-CEK

Castlelake is having another of Lion Air's 737-9GPERs ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. VP-CEK (c/n 38302, l/n 3573) is the next aircraft to join the Delta Air Lines fleet.

38302's History:

Sep 2011: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LHW, under lease from CMIG Aviation Leasing.

Sep 2015: Sold to Aircastle, and lease transferred.

Jun 2017: Sold to Castlelake, and lease transferred.

Nov 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at BTH.

Jun 2021: Ferried to CGK for storage.

Lion Air's VP-CFY

Lion Air's VP-CFY (c/n 38741, l/n 4679) is ferrying from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. This 737-9GPER, ferried by 6West (for Castlelake), is making its overnight stop at HNL tonight.

38741's History:

Nov 2013: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LOF, and has the 100th 737NG special livery.

Oct 2021: Withdrawn from service, acquired by Castlelake, and registered as VP-CFY.

05 Nov 2021 UPDATE

VP-CFY was moved to Hardstand 188A, as it has an undisclosed maintenance issue. Its next leg to SBD is on hold indefinitely.

09 Nov 2021 UPDATE

This 737-9GPER was towed back to the AirService Hawaii ramp for repairs.

10 Nov 2021 UPDATE

VP-CFY departed for SBD this morning.

Lion Air's VP-CIS

Castlelake is ferrying VP-CIS (c/n 39880, l/n 5081) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL for this 737-9GPER to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived early this morning, and will overnight before continuing on.

39880's History:

Sep 2014: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LPF, under lease from Archway Aviation.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Oct 2021: Registered as VP-CIS by Castlelake.

Lion Air's VP-CIN

Castlelake is ferrying VP-CIN (c/n 39824, l/n 5088) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL for this 737-9GPER to join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It arrived early this morning, and will overnight before continuing on.

39824's History:

Sep 2014: Originally delivered to Thai Lion Air as HS-LTO.

Apr 2020: Transfered to Lion Air as PK-LSQ.

Dec 2020: Withdrawn from service, and stored at CGK.

Oct 2021: Acquired by Castlelake as VP-CIN.

Lion Air's VP-CEQ

Castlelake is having Lion Air's VP-CEQ (c/n 38315, l/n 3954) ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. It's bound for the Delta Air Lines fleet. This 737-9GPER's ferry flight began on September 14th, and has been delayed at GUM since September 20th, after it had to turn back due to an undisclosed maintenance issue, and awaited parts.

38315's History:

Mar 2012: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJO, wearing the "60th 737-900ER" tail livery, and under lease from Castlelake.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

21 Oct 21 UPDATE

VP-CEQ remains parked at the same location, awaiting it's next leg to SBD. It's not known whether this 737-9GPER has another maintenance issue.

Lion Air's VP-CIQ

Castlelake is having former Lion Air's VP-CIQ (c/n 39878, l/n 5096) ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. This 737-9GPER has "LionParcel.com" titles on the nacelles.

39878's History:

Sep 2014: Delivered to Lion Air as PK-LPH, under lease from Archway Aviation.

Oct 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Lion Air's VP-CEG

Castlelake is having another Lion Air 737-9GPER, VP-CEG (c/n 37290, l/n 3918), ferried from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL, as it will join the Delta Air Lines fleet. It appears that the "Thai" title has been taped over.

37290's History:

Feb 2012: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJL under lease from Castlelake.

Nov 2019: Transferred to Thai Lion Air as HS-LVJ.

Mar 2020: Returned to Lion Air as PK-LQU.

May 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Lion Air's VP-CEH

Lion Air is ferrying VP-CEH (c/n 37291, l/n 3966) from CGK to SBD, via GUM and HNL. This Castlelake-owned 737-9GPER is bound for the Delta Air Lines fleet.

37291'S History:

Mar 2012: Originally delivered to Lion Air as PK-LJP, under lease from Castlelake.

Jun 2021: Withdrawn from service.

Sep 2021: Ferried to SBD for lease to Delta Air Lines.