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Aircraft & Engines

Star Air has taken delivery of two Embraer E175 aircraft from Azorra © Azorra

Indian carrier Star Air takes delivery of two Embraer E175 jets

Azorra has announced the delivery of two Embraer E175 aircraft to Indian regional carrier Star Air, marking the start of its first customer partnership in India. The second of the 88-seat, all-economy jets has now arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following the first delivery in April 2025. Two additional E175s are scheduled for delivery over the

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ATSG delivers second A330 Freighter to ULS Airlines Cargo

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG), a prominent provider of cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transport, and related services, has delivered its second Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion to ULS Airlines Cargo, based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The A330-300P2F is a wide-body freighter capable of carrying approximately 62 tonnes of gross payload with a cargo volume exceeding

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Boeing delivers 48 planes in July, down from 60 in June

According to Reuters, Boeing delivered 48 aircraft in July 2025, down from 60 in June but five more than in July 2024. This marks the company’s highest number of deliveries for the month since 2017, when it handed over 58 planes. The majority of deliveries last month were 737 MAX jets, with 37 aircraft delivered.

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The Cessna SkyCourier is joining Hunnu Air’s fleet in 2026 © Textron Aviation

Cessna SkyCourier joins Mongolia’s skies with Hunnu Air

The Cessna SkyCourier is set to enter Mongolia’s aviation market as charter operator Hunnu Air places the country’s first order for the versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Specifically, the airline has ordered two passenger variants of the SkyCourier, alongside one Cessna Grand Caravan EX. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. Consequently, this addition aims to

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JetBlue Embraer aircraft

BeauTech acquires 11 CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue

BeauTech Power Systems has signed a sale-and-purchase agreement with JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) to acquire 11 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines, further expanding its engine leasing portfolio. The newly acquired engines will play a critical role in supporting fleet transitions, bridging maintenance periods, and extending the operational life of aircraft for airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul

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elfc secures 50 LEAP engines in landmark deal with CFM

Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, has announced the execution of a purchase agreement with CFM International for the acquisition of 50 LEAP spare engines. The deal, confirmed on August 7, 2025, includes a combination of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B models and represents the largest single transaction in the company’s history. This strategic

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Airlink and Azorra have inked lease agreements for ten E-195-E2 jets

Airlink signs lease for ten new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Airlink, South Africa’s full-service airline, has finalised a lease agreement with US-based lessor Azorra for ten brand-new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with first delivery expected later this year, with all aircraft scheduled to arrive by 2027. The agreement follows Airlink’s previously announced selection of the E195-E2, the latest and most efficient variant in Embraer’s E-Jet family.

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Image of a Cathay Pacific 777-9 © Boeing

Cathay Pacific commits to 14 more Boeing 777-9 planes

Cathay Pacific has announced an order for an additional 14 Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, increasing its total commitment to 35 of the advanced twin-engine jets. The move reflects the Hong Kong-based carrier’s ongoing efforts to modernise its long-haul fleet and reinforce its global network presence. The carrier has committed to purchasing GE9X engines to power the

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Werner Aero has acquired 12 Embraer E190-100 aircraft from JetBlue Airways © Werner Aero

Werner Aero strengthens E-Jet market presence with 12-aircraft acquisition

Werner Aero has acquired 12 Embraer E190-100 airframes and twelve CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue Airways, a move that reinforces its strategic position within the global aviation aftermarket. The deal marks a significant expansion of Werner Aero’s capabilities in the high-demand Embraer E-Jet sector, enabling the company to better serve airlines operating this popular aircraft type.

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3TOP expands into Rolls Royce Trent engines

3TOP expands portfolio with acquisition of Trent 700 engines

3TOP has completed the purchase of two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 sister engines, bearing serial numbers 41623 and 41624, in a move that strengthens its presence in the wide-body engine market. These engines will join the company’s teardown and leasing pool, providing additional flexibility and value to its customers. The Trent 700 engines, widely used on

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