In a vote of confidence after the strikes at Boeing, Avia Solutions Group announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later. Avia Solutions Group has 11 air operator certificates (AOC) including Avion Express, Smartlynx, Klasjet, Air Explore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans. These AOCs operate year-round in over 60 … [Read more...]

Candian operator Rise Air is set to become ATR's launch customer for the ATR72-600 in Canada. Rise Air is a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline that provides essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600, becoming the Canadian launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series. The first aircraft is a firm … [Read more...]

It's another important delivery day for Airbus, with Ethiopian Airlines taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000. Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The delivery marks the first of its kind to be operated by an African-based operator. With … [Read more...]

Start-up carrier Riyadh Air continues to add to its order list, this time placing a firm order with Airbus for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The order for the 60 A321neo aircraft was signed at at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone for Riyadh Air as it moves from a startup to an operational airline. The signing ceremony was … [Read more...]

Whilst Boeing is having more than a bad time of things, there's one little glimmer of light in its commercial aircraft sales - with LATAM placing an order, with options. LATAM Boeing 787-9 - Rendering, The Boeing Company.  Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group have announced a purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more aircraft. As the region's largest 787 … [Read more...]

Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines and ATR has announced the signature of a firm order for a further ATR72-600. This order follows on the order made for six ATR 72-600 placed at last year’s Paris Air Show. Delivery of the additional aircraft is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, to meet Mandarin Airlines’ peak … [Read more...]

Air Serbia continues to slowly expand its fleet, with the airline taking delivery of its 3rd Airbus A330 The airline's third wide-body Airbus A330-200, registered as YU-ARD and bearing the EXPO 2027 mark, was delivered at a ceremony at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport earlier last week.   View this post on … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific have finalised their order with Airbus, with the airline choosing to pick up new aircraft. The firm order will consist of Airbus 70 A321neo aircraft, finalising a Memorandum of Understanding announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs, CEO of Cebu Pacific and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the … [Read more...]

Seoul-based barrier T'way Air is continuing its expansion, with the airline signing a leasing agreement with Avolon for further aircraft. To support T'way's long-haul growth and international expansion, the airline will take delivery of five Airbus A330neos. The aircraft will be delivered in 2026 and will support T’way’s expansion of its international route network, … [Read more...]

KLM's fleet renewal took a major step forward, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo from Airbus. … [Read more...]