Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
GE Aerospace has announced the finalization of an agreement with SkyWest Airlines, under which the U.S.-based regional carrier will acquire CF34-8E engines along with associated spares to support its incoming fleet of 60 Embraer E175 jets. The order represents a continued rebound in the regional jet market and affirms SkyWest’s fleet modernization efforts.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
Thai Airways International is reportedly evaluating a major fleet expansion plan that could include the purchase of up to 80 Boeing aircraft, contingent upon the finalization of a tariff agreement between Thailand and the United States. This potential deal signals a significant pivot in Thai Airways’ long-term strategy, as it seeks to modernize its fleet and boost operational…
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has officially exercised its purchase rights for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. These widebody jets are slated for delivery between 2029 and 2031, as part of the group’s long-term fleet renewal strategy.
AirAsia Aviation Group, headquartered in Malaysia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of 50 A321XLR aircraft. In addition to this firm commitment, the group has retained conversion rights for another 20 aircraft, offering flexibility based on market dynamics and future growth.
Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.
Airbus is reportedly close to securing a major order for 20 A330neo aircraft from Malaysia Aviation Group, in what would mark a significant widebody acquisition for the Southeast Asian carrier. The deal is expected to be finalized and publicly announced later this week.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced a significant fleet modernization move with a firm order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and will span over approximately four years. This represents one of the largest regional jet commitments in SAS’s history and signals a transformative shift in its short-haul operations.
