19 February 2026

At an event in Washington, D.C., Vietnam Airlines ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to expand its future single-aisle fleet

Vietnam Airlines places first Boeing single-aisle order

Vietnam Airlines has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 B737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the B737-8 will support the airline’s domestic and regional growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia. Vietnam Airlines already operates 17 B787 Dreamliners on regional and long-haul routes linking Vietnam with Europe. Combined, […]

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Investec backs Global Airways fleet expansion

As seasonal demand continues to shape fleet deployment across Africa and Europe, Global Airways is reinforcing its role as a flexible capacity provider to leading carriers. In support of this strategy, Investec Corporate (Investec) & Investment Bank has partnered with Global Airways to finance an Airbus A320, strengthening the airline’s ability to operate across multiple

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H175 helicopter

Transport Canada clears H175 for Canadian operations

Airbus Helicopters has received approval from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for the operation of the H175 helicopter in Canada, paving the way for the aircraft’s entry into the Canadian market. The certification positions the H175 to support a broad spectrum of missions, including offshore energy operations, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS),

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LEAP-1B engines

Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) has completed pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing, followed by a sale and leaseback transaction, for four CFM LEAP-1B engines with Arajet. The investment marks Crestone’s first PDP financing deal and its first transaction involving next-generation engine assets, further expanding the platform’s capabilities across the aircraft lifecycle. The financing supports Arajet’s continued growth,

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A Daher operator supervises operations in the automated warehouse © Daher

Daher scales up West Hub Montoir-de-Bretagne operations

Daher has renewed and expanded its contract with Airbus Atlantic for the logistics management of the West Hub in Montoir-de-Bretagne. This five-year partnership (2026–2031) presents a significant operational challenge: supporting an industrial ramp-up that will see logistics volumes triple and staffing levels double by mid-2027. The renewed agreement covers two complementary areas. The first concerns

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