Brussels Airlines will add five new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet. This move brings the total number of A320neo aircraft to 13. It reflects the airline’s drive to cut emissions, improve passenger comfort and grow sustainably. The airline currently flies five A320neos. Three more will join in the coming months. The next delivery from
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters, a purchase that will broaden the service’s capacity in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS). The agreement reflects the RTAF’s commitment to safeguarding national security while also providing rapid humanitarian assistance when needed. The
Norwegian has expanded its long-term fleet plan by exercising an option to purchase 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its total firm order to 80. As part of the agreement, Norwegian and Boeing have also revised delivery dates, with the final aircraft now expected to arrive in 2031. The move follows the company’s
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have confirmed a firm order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier’s largest-ever purchase of wide-body aircraft from the U.S. manufacturer. The order consists of 35 787-9s, 15 of the larger 787-10 variant, and options for an additional 25 aircraft. Boeing has emphasised that the deal will sustain
Qantas marked a major milestone on September 25, with the launch of its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which entered service on their inaugural commercial flights. The aircraft, named ‘Great Ocean Road’ (VH-OGA) and ‘Outback Way’ (VH-OGB), commenced operations between Sydney and Melbourne, and Sydney and Perth respectively. The occasion was notable as Qantas has
Australian aviation provider StarFlight has confirmed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to support emergency helicopter operations for Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The new aircraft are expected to enter service in late 2027 and will undertake a wide range of missions across the island state. The order follows StarFlight’s recent appointment to deliver
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has signed a major agreement with Embraer to acquire up to 74 of the manufacturer’s E195-E2 aircraft. The deal includes 24 firm orders alongside 50 purchase options, marking a significant investment in expanding regional and domestic air services across South America. Deliveries of the confirmed aircraft will commence in the second
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways have announced the airline’s largest-ever aircraft purchase, confirming an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The deal includes 14 firm orders for the 787-9 variant, with options for an additional eight aircraft. This investment will significantly modernise Uzbekistan Airways’ wide-body fleet, while Boeing estimates the order will support approximately
New data presented at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States has reached a turning point. ATR is responding with a solution tailored to the U.S. market, combining efficiency with an enhanced passenger experience to address changing expectations. A
Kawasaki Motors has announced a strategic partnership with Dronamics to advance engine technology for unmanned aviation. The collaboration centres on developing Kawasaki’s aero piston engines and integrating them into Black Swan, Dronamics’ flagship civilian unmanned cargo aircraft. The Black Swan is designed to carry 350 kilogrammes of cargo over distances of up to 2,500 kilometres.
