Air Europa Prepares Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery (MSN 65538) as the Spanish carrier readies the latest addition to its narrowbody fleet as part of its ongoing modernization program. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery from Boeing and will support Air Europa’s short- and medium-haul network.
Pegasus Airlines Secures Financing for Eight Airbus A321neo, marking a key step in the carrier’s aggressive fleet and network expansion strategy as it prepares for continued growth across Europe and the Middle East. The decision follows formal board approval to proceed with financing arrangements for the aircraft, which are scheduled to join the fleet by…
TrueNoord Sells Two Embraer E190s to Airlink, completing a transaction that highlights the lessor’s flexible asset management approach and its continued support for regional airline operators. The two aircraft were delivered to Airlink in December 2025, reinforcing the airline’s strategy to safeguard fleet availability amid ongoing supply chain constraints.
Suparna Airlines Launches Liege–Chongqing Cargo Route with 777F (MSN 70288), marking the first-ever direct all-cargo service between Belgium and China on this city pair. The new route connects Liege Airport with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, strengthening air freight connectivity between Europe and Western China.
Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5bn Deal, marking a significant consolidation move within the U.S. low-cost and leisure airline sector. The transaction, valued at approximately $1.5 billion, is expected to close in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported strong year-on-year growth across passengers, capacity, and network reach. The airline carried 22.4 million passengers during the year, representing a 21% increase compared with 2024 and marking the highest annual total since its inception.
Air India Takes Delivery of First Made-For-Air India Boeing 787-9 as the airline welcomed its first line-fit Dreamliner configured specifically for the carrier’s transformation programme. The aircraft touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi following a non-stop ferry flight from Boeing’s Everett production facility in the United States.
Etihad Airways Launches First-Ever Middle East–Luxembourg Route, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve Luxembourg with nonstop flights. The new service will connect Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg directly from 29 October 2026, strengthening air links between Europe and the Gulf region.
Air Canada Plans to Extend and Expand PAL Airlines Agreement to 2032, reinforcing its long-term commitment to regional connectivity in Eastern Canada. The proposed expansion would see the existing commercial agreement between the two carriers extended by an additional four years while increasing the number of aircraft operated under the arrangement.
Oman Air Launches Direct Muscat–Kigali Flights from June 2026, marking a strategic expansion of the airline’s Africa network and a further strengthening of ties between the Sultanate of Oman and Rwanda. The new nonstop service will connect Muscat with Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, subject to final regulatory approvals.
