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Ethiopian Airlines Eyes Order For 20 Regional And Narrowbody Jets

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Ethiopian Airlines is actively seeking to place a significant order for at least 20 regional or small narrowbody jets to rejuvenate its domestic fleet and meet growing demand for air travel within Ethiopia and surrounding regions. The airline is considering models such as the Embraer E2, the Airbus A220, and the Boeing B737-7 as potential candidates for this purchase, reflecting its strategic…

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Airbus Targets Paris Air Show for A350 Orders

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Airbus is intensifying its efforts to secure new aircraft orders as it looks ahead to the Paris Air Show scheduled for mid-June 2025. The European aerospace giant is focusing on winning commitments for its A350 widebody aircraft, targeting key Gulf carriers Riyadh Air from Saudi Arabia and Etihad from the United Arab Emirates.

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Thailand Considers Buying US Aircraft To Replace Fleet

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Thailand is reportedly weighing a significant aircraft procurement deal with the United States to replace approximately 100 existing aircraft as part of a broader national fleet renewal initiative. The potential acquisition, still under evaluation, is expected to be discussed during upcoming trade negotiations with the US, set to take place within the next two weeks.

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Vietjet Orders 20 Airbus A330-900s For Expansion

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Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier known for its aggressive growth strategy in Asia-Pacific, has announced a landmark order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This move represents Vietjet’s first significant widebody order with Airbus and marks a pivotal shift in its long-term strategic planning, with the goal of expanding medium- and long-haul operations over the coming decade.

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EgyptAir Orders Ten A350-900s from Airbus

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EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.

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Southwest Airlines Firms B737-7 Orders, Plans 50 Retirements

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Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.

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AviLease Places First Direct Order With Boeing

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AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has announced its first direct order with Boeing, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The deal includes a firm commitment for 20 Boeing B737-8 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. This order signals AviLease’s long-term confidence in the demand for narrowbody jets and its ambition to…

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United Airlines Confirmed As Buyer Of 40 A321neos Post-2030

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United Airlines has been officially identified as the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin after 2030. The revelation adds clarity to Airbus’s backlog and underscores United’s continued commitment to fleet renewal and capacity expansion.

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Copa Holdings Exercises Options For Six More 737 MAX 8s

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Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines based in Panama, has announced the exercise of purchase optionsfor six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The newly added aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2028, increasing the group’s firm order book to a total of 57 aircraft.