Britten-Norman has delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation & Services Inc. (Xen Aviation), marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft ahead of the launch of regional operations in Guyana. Completed at Britten-Norman’s UK facility, the aircraft will support Xen Aviation’s planned commuter services from Georgetown and will become the first BN2T-4S Islander
ACC Aviation has supported an engine MRO in the successful acquisition of a CFM56-7B engine from a European operator through a competitive market process involving multiple stakeholders across the aviation and engine trading sectors. ACC Aviation originated and introduced the opportunity, working closely with all parties throughout the transaction to align the technical, commercial and
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), is strengthening its regional growth strategy with an order for five additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, alongside the exercise of options for a further six aircraft from its original 2014 agreement with Airbus. The 11 new aircraft, all powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan (GTF) engines,
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, has announced the completion of a sale-and-leaseback transaction involving two ATR72-600 passenger aircraft operated by Braathens Regional Airlines. The two aircraft, MSN 1348 and MSN 1357, operate regional routes across Sweden and Northern Europe on behalf of SAS. The transaction increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 next-generation A220-300 aircraft. The agreement marks the largest single firm order for the A220 to date and takes the programme beyond the milestone of 1,000 firm orders, highlighting the aircraft’s strong global market appeal. The contract was announced during a ceremony at the Airbus facility in Mirabel,
Pratt & Whitney (RTX) has secured an agreement to power AirAsia X’s new fleet of 150 Airbus A220 aircraft with its GTF™ engines, with deliveries due to begin in 2028. As part of the deal, Pratt & Whitney will also provide long-term engine maintenance support through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement, reinforcing its partnership
Avora Aviation has successfully delivered an Airbus A321-211 aircraft to Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines under a dry operating lease agreement. The aircraft has been added to the Egyptian register and ferried to its operating base ahead of entering commercial service, where it will support the airline’s international route network expansion. The transaction reflects Avora Aviation’s
Azorra has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 order portfolio from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The deal includes eight A220-300 aircraft, two of which are currently leased to TAAG Angola Airlines, representing Azorra’s first leasing relationship with the carrier. The remaining six aircraft are due for delivery in 2027 and 2028, increasing Azorra’s total
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
