Air Astana is contending with a significant escalation in PW1100G engine failures affecting its Airbus A320neo family fleet. Both the mainline airline and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan rely heavily on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine, which has experienced recurring technical issues linked to design defects and contaminated powder metal components.
Air Senegal has signaled a major leap forward in its fleet expansion strategy by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the acquisition of nine Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, this potential order represents the most significant fleet commitment in the airline’s history, underscoring its ambition to strengthen regional and intercontinental connectivity.
Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its long-term fleet strategy by joining the Airbus A330neo programme through a new lease agreement with Avolon. Announced during the Dubai Airshow, the deal includes the lease of nine Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking Etihad’s entry into Airbus’s newest-generation widebody platform. In addition to these widebodies, Etihad will also lease four A320neo family aircraft, supporting…
flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
Qazaq Air has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of two new international routes from Astana, strengthening direct connectivity across Central Asia while adjusting its existing network structure. The airline, which now trades under the Vietjet Qazaqstan brand following its acquisition by Sovico Group, is preparing for the next phase of growth as it transitions toward a low-cost…
Embraer has strengthened its commercial aircraft portfolio with two significant orders announced on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow, securing commitments from Air Côte d’Ivoire and Helvetic Airways for a combined total of seven firm aircraft and multiple purchase options. The new orders reinforce the continued demand for Embraer’s E-Jet and E2-Jet families, which have gained global traction for…
flydubai has taken a major strategic step in its long-term expansion plans by signing an agreement with GE Aerospacefor 60 GEnx-1B engines to power its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services package, reinforcing the airline’s transition into widebody operations for the first time since its…
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier and the country’s leading privately held airline, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total number of 737 MAX aircraft to 12. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing registration UP-B3746 and MSN 61832, arrived directly from Boeing’s Everett facility on 13 November and represents another milestone…
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing and aviation finance companies, has announced a major order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from its existing orderbook. The announcement was made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, further strengthening Avolon’s long-standing partnership with CFM.
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.
