Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ new extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. Powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, the aircraft is the first of 15 A321XLRs ordered by the Saudi Arabian flag carrier as part of its wider fleet modernisation programme
Azorra has completed the acquisition of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft and two General Electric CF34 engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). Since the original purchase agreement was signed in May 2025, the assets have been placed with 12 airline customers worldwide, reflecting strong demand for Embraer’s E-Jet family. Chief Executive Officer John Evans said the
Eve Air Mobility has completed the hover and low-speed phase of flight testing for its full-scale engineering prototype, marking another key milestone in the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The latest stage of the programme delivered what the company described as high-fidelity operational data and valuable technical insights as Eve
BOC Aviation has agreed to a further sale and leaseback transaction with existing customer Akasa Air (Akasa) for three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft under long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. “Following our successful transaction last November, we are pleased to
GENESIS has welcomed Aeroitalia as its newest customer with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This latest delivery underscores GENESIS’ continued focus on building long-term relationships with innovative and ambitious airline partners across Europe and beyond. The introduction of the Boeing 737-800 into Aeroitalia’s fleet supports the airline’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency while
Abelo has disclosed a further lease placement from its orderbook with Colombian regional carrier SATENA for one ATR 72-600 aircraft. The agreement follows the successful delivery of Abelo’s first ATR 42-600 to SATENA in December 2025 and represents another important milestone in the expanding partnership between the two organisations. Stephen Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of
Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring ATR’s HighLine “All-Business Class” cabin configuration, marking a significant milestone for regional aviation. The aircraft arrived in Kuala Lumpur following certification of the new cabin concept earlier this month by both EASA and the Malaysian aviation authorities, clearing the way for commercial operations
Deucalion Aviation (Deucalion) has added two Airbus A330-300 aircraft to its managed portfolio, both leased to Turkish Airlines. Deucalion acted as arranger and servicer on behalf of institutional investors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The wide-body aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, were sourced through Deucalion’s global acquisition network and align with
Bell Textron has announced an order for three additional Bell 407GXis from Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical programme in the United States and operator of the world’s largest Bell HEMS fleet, comprising 35 Bell aircraft. The new mission-ready helicopters will strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver rapid-response emergency medical care across its
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the purchase of 20 additional long-haul aircraft as part of the Lufthansa Group’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The order comprises ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2034. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa
