A significant milestone was reached on May 2, 2026, with the successful maiden flight of the Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft, marking a new chapter in the history of the multi-role platform and a notable moment for aircraft manufacturing in Germany. The latest iteration of the proven turboprop took to the skies nearly 45 years after
Boeing and EgyptAir have released that the Egyptian flag carrier has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX aircraft. The 737-8 is the first of 18 aircraft to be leased from SMBC Aviation Capital and marks the introduction of the 737 MAX in Egypt. “The delivery of our first Boeing 737 MAX marks a significant
Textron Aviation has entered into an agreement with SD Aviation for two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 business jets and one Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2, with options for three additional light jets. The aircraft will support SD Aviation’s new SD Share programme, a shared ownership offering for private flights based in Paris and Cannes. SD Share
Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced that the national carrier has placed its largest-ever Boeing order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft to support the expansion and modernisation of its fleet. The order comprises eight 787-10s for high-demand routes to the Middle East, two 787-9s to enhance long-haul services to Europe and North America,
Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) has announced the acquisition of a new Airbus A321neo, which is on lease to IndiGo. The aircraft was delivered on April 28th to India’s leading airline at Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg, Germany. The transaction marks a further step in strengthening AFG’s relationship with IndiGo and highlights its ongoing support for one
SCAT Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet and increase capacity with the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX family. The carrier has placed an order for five additional 737-9 aircraft, which will support improved operational efficiency and enable longer-range single-aisle services, including expanded routes to Europe. The airline has also converted five previously ordered 737-8
Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE incorporates several upgrades following Rolls-Royce’s certified two-phase durability enhancement programme. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade, increasing cooling air flow by 40% and delivering more than double the time on wing
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has ordered 40 737 MAX aircraft. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also holds options to acquire up to 20 additional aircraft from the single-aisle family. The carrier has chosen CFM LEAP-1B engines to power these new aircraft. Copa Airlines Chief Executive Pedro Heilbron and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie
Embraer recorded a backlog of US$32.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), marking its sixth consecutive all-time high. The company delivered 44 aircraft across all business units during the quarter, a 47% increase compared with 30 deliveries in 1Q25, supported by progress in production levelling initiatives. Notably, 1Q26 deliveries accounted for around 16%
3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP), a global provider of aftermarket support and asset management, has acquired three ex-easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft (MSN 4425, 4427 and 4444). The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B5/3 engines with low cycle utilisation following shop performance restoration. The transaction marks a further expansion of the company’s narrow-body portfolio, with the assets set
