Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power a further 54 Airbus A321neo aircraft, extending the engine supplier’s position across the group’s entire A321neo fleet. The latest agreement includes a long-term maintenance services contract and brings Jet2’s total commitment to 146 LEAP-powered A321neo aircraft, in addition to nine leased aircraft. The deal
Embraer posted a record order backlog of US$34.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, extending seven consecutive quarters of growth. The figure rose 7% from the previous quarter and 16% year-on-year. Commercial Aviation led the performance, with backlog climbing to US$15.1 billion, up 15%, boosted by Azorra’s order for 15 E195-E2s, which pushed the
Airbus and CFM International have unveiled the new livery for the A380 Flight Lab at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking the aircraft’s role in supporting the CFM RISE Open Fan flight test campaign later this decade. The flight test programme will validate the technology readiness of the Open Fan engine for future commercial aircraft as
MTU Aero Engines has secured around US$500 million in orders at the Farnborough International Airshow, driven by demand across narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft programmes. In the narrow-body and regional aircraft segment the orders were led by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, selected by British Airways, Tigerair Taiwan and lessor Jackson Square for Airbus A320neo-family
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed lease agreements with Aerolíneas Argentinas for six Boeing 737-10 aircraft, supporting the flag carrier’s fleet renewal and capacity growth plans. The aircraft will be used to expand operations from the airline’s Buenos Aires hubs at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport and Ezeiza Airport, serving destinations across Argentina and South America.
Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to explore closer cooperation on existing and next-generation vertical lift platforms, expanding a partnership that spans more than four decades. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, will see the companies examine opportunities to collaborate on power and propulsion technologies for Sikorsky’s future aircraft, with
CFM International has secured an order from Abra Group to supply LEAP-1A engines for 50 previously unallocated Airbus A320neo-family aircraft destined for Avianca, strengthening a long-term partnership that also extends support to GOL’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement covers the remaining 50 aircraft in Avianca’s 134-aircraft A320neo-family order and includes a comprehensive services package
BermudAir has placed its first-ever order with Airbus, signing for ten A220-300 aircraft to support its next phase of growth and expand its network across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America. The order, revealed at the Farnborough International Airshow, had previously been listed in Airbus’ order book as an undisclosed customer in March. The acquisition
Boeing has announced a series of new aircraft commitments from AerCap, Luxair and Uganda Airlines, strengthening demand for its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner programmes. Aircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing its 787 portfolio to around 140 aircraft. The agreement includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, giving
Airbus is launching a new flight test campaign to evaluate high-span wings for future single-aisle aircraft, marking the next phase of its ‘Wing of Tomorrow’ research and technology programme. Over the next three years, the aircraft manufacturer will design, build and flight-test full-scale wing extensions, which will be installed on an A321neo to assess the
