Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% year-on-year increase compared with 30 jets in the same period of 2025. The improvement was supported by advances in the company’s production levelling initiatives. In Commercial Aviation, ten aircraft were delivered during the quarter, including three E195-E2 models—the largest jets currently produced […]
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The long-anticipated privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has entered a decisive phase, as two of Europe’s largest airline groups—Air France–KLM and Lufthansa Group—have formally submitted non-binding offers for the Portuguese flag carrier. The development marks a significant step in the restructuring of Europe’s aviation landscape, with TAP positioned as a strategically valuable asset
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The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve aircraft has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the Ministry’s authorised defence contractor. The agreement also includes options for additional aircraft, alongside ground support equipment,
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Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Latha Narayan as President for the Asia Pacific region, effective April 1. In her new role, Narayan will lead the company’s strategic and commercial development across APAC, with a focus on scaling operations, enhancing performance, and strengthening alignment across its
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RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced an innovative sustainability-focused trial in partnership with Iberia. The initiative will launch this spring aboard an Iberia A320neo, where passengers will experience new environmentally conscious seating features within a hybrid cabin fitted with R1 and R2 economy-class seats. As part of a RECARO modification kit, 186 seats will be
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CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has delivered the first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair as part of a long-term lease agreement signed in January 2024. The initial aircraft was handed over in March 2026, with the second expected to join the airline’s fleet later this
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured a US$3.8 billion contract modification covering lots 18–19 of the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. The modification finalises lot 18 F135 propulsion system production and provides for propulsion systems supporting lot 19 F-35 aircraft. The total value of the lots
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International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is expanding its global footprint by securing a long-term lease on both a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body hangar, capable of accommodating all aircraft up to and including the A380, alongside the narrow-body facility, will form a key part of the company’s infrastructure
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Delta Air Lines (Delta) will introduce Amazon Leo across hundreds of its aircraft, beginning with an initial rollout on 500 planes from 2028, while working with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—enhancing personalisation and onboard connectivity for customers. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) has delivered the first Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Compagnie Nationale Royal Air Maroc (Royal Air Maroc). The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, marks the first of six 737-8 MAX aircraft to be placed on lease with the airline as part of a wider transaction. The remaining five aircraft
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