SMBC Aviation Capital has finalized a dual-tranche unsecured global syndicated banking facility totaling $2 billion, strengthening its funding position ahead of the Sumisho Air Lease transaction.
airBaltic has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A220-300, registered YL-BTC, manufacturer serial number 55423, in Riga. The aircraft is the first A220-300 delivered to the airline in 2026 and brings its total fleet of the type to 53 units.
Aeroflot Group announced its operating results for January 2026, reporting continued growth in passenger traffic and improved load factors across both domestic and international markets.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has announced a new collaboration with CFM International to extend the operational life of CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines through an industry-first restoration initiative.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, manufacturer serial number 13019.
WestJet is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, manufacturer serial number 60560, which will be registered as C-GWJQ upon entry into service.
Starlux Airlines has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague, marking its first European destination. The new route will commence on August 1, 2026, and will be operated by the airline’s flagship Airbus A350-900.
EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-941 (SU-GGE, MSN 767), powered by a pair of RR Trent XWB-84‘s, becoming the launch operator of the type in North Africa. The aircraft represents the first of 16 A350-900s on order and forms a central component of the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy.
Air France will increase capacity to New York for the Summer 2026 season, offering up to 11 daily flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and the New York metropolitan area in partnership with Delta Air Lines.
Air Canada has suspended all flights to Cuba effective immediately due to an ongoing aviation fuel shortage on the island. The airline announced it will operate empty southbound ferry flights in the coming days to repatriate approximately 3,000 customers currently in Cuba.
