Qatar Airways has taken delivery of a milestone Boeing 777-9 test aircraft, setting the stage for advanced operational evaluations and future fleet evolution.
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new COMAC ARJ21, reinforcing its push to strengthen regional connectivity within China through the integration of domestically produced aircraft.
Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its operations to the Philippines, confirming the introduction of four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila beginning 2 April 2026. The move forms part of the airline’s broader growth strategy in Southeast Asia and underlines its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.
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.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reinforced its dominance in the widebody aircraft segment with a landmark order for 65 additional Boeing 777X jets, valued at US$ 38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the most significant commercial aviation deals of the year.
StandardAero has officially broken ground on a 70,000 square-foot expansion at its Winnipeg, Manitoba facility, reinforcing its position as a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for GE Aerospace CF34-3/8 and CFM International CFM56-7B engines. The new addition marks a major step in expanding capacity, improving efficiency, and strengthening the company’s role in supporting both commercial and military aviation sectors worldwide.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement for a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola. This transaction represents Avolon’s first aircraft placed with TAAG, underscoring the lessor’s expanding footprint in the African market. The aircraft was officially delivered at the…
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has entered into a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine, further extending the companies’ long-standing partnership in engine leasing and support. The new collaboration will see AerCap manage critical aspects of the GE9X program as the next-generation powerplant prepares to enter service.
AFG Aviation Ireland (AFG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany, has successfully completed the acquisition and delivery of two General Electric CF6-80E1A4/B engines. The purchase was finalized on September 24, 2025, through GE Aviation Materials (GEAM), a subsidiary of GE Aerospace.
