Air Cambodia, the national flag carrier, is preparing to reshape regional travel as the launch customer for ATR’s new premium seat concept featuring the innovative ‘X-Space Table’. This smart, plug-and-play solution converts a standard dual economy seat into a single premium seat within minutes. Although still under development, the system is expected to achieve certification
Saudia Group, one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the MENA region, has signed a strategic agreement with GE Aerospace to equip Saudia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, with GEnx-1B engines for its 2023 order of 39 Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft. The agreement covers engine supply, a multi-year maintenance, repair, and overhaul programme, and spare
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has reaffirmed its plan to exercise options for 30 CFM International LEAP spare engines, following the announcement made earlier this year. These options stem from WLFC’s 2019 agreement for up to 60 LEAP engines – the largest order in the company’s history. Combined with a 2017 order, the latest commitment
flydubai announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX order. The deal covers 75 aircraft and 75 options. It will help the airline update its fleet and widen its fast-growing network. The Dubai-based carrier said the 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency, range and reliability have supported its network growth. The
ATR has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines will lease two factory-new ATR 72-600 aircraft for operation by Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier, in which Ethiopian Airlines holds a 49% stake. The aircraft will enter service in February 2026. The agreement marks a fresh step in ATR’s growth across Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines
During the Dubai Airshow 2025, CDB Aviation announced, the signing of lease agreements for four Airbus A320neo aircraft with a new airline customer in the EMEA region: Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines (Marabu). Headquartered in Tallinn, Marabu is an emerging force in the German leisure market, operating from key bases in Hamburg, Leipzig and Nuremberg.
Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft it ordered last year. The agreement, which includes spare engines, was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, and Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines, the parent
flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s first order with the European manufacturer and signalling strong confidence in Dubai’s long-term growth ambitions. The agreement was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, and Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus,
Gulf Air and Boeing have finalised a firm order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three additional aircraft, as the Bahrain-based carrier advances its international expansion plans. The agreement adds three more 787s to the airline’s commitment made in July and brings its total order book for the type to 17 widebody jets.
Avolon, a major global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International at the Dubai Airshow. The engines will power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft already in Avolon’s order book, reinforcing the lessor’s long-term investment in next-generation, fuel-efficient technology. The LEAP-1A incorporates advanced materials such as composite fan
