Vietjet and Boeing have signed a landmark agreement to transfer up to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft from Vietjet’s existing order to its Thai subsidiary, Vietjet Thailand. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during her first official visit to Vietnam in
Textron Aviation has reached a key stage in the development of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, with the successful maiden flight of its second flight test aircraft, known as P1. This marks a substantial step forward in the business jet’s certification campaign, which aims to bring the updated model into service by 2026. The flight,
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has completed the acquisition of four Embraer E175 aircraft managed by Altavair L.P. All four aircraft remain on lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction marks another aircraft purchase with leases attached and its first collaboration with Altavair — as the company expands its presence in the aircraft leasing sector. The
Qatar Airways and Boeing have announced a landmark agreement for the purchase of up to 210 wide-body aircraft, marking the largest wide-body order in Boeing’s history. This includes the biggest order for 787 Dreamliners to date, and it represents Qatar Airways’ largest-ever aircraft acquisition. The deal comprises 130 787 Dreamliners — a long-range, ultra-efficient aircraft
REGENT Craft (Regent), an innovator in all-electric seaglider technology, has announced an expansion of its partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility (UrbanLink), a South Florida-based company specialising in advanced air and maritime mobility solutions. UrbanLink has increased its order of REGENT’s flagship Viceroy seagliders from 27 to 47, making it one of the largest commercial seaglider
AviLease, a global aircraft leasing company based in Saudi Arabia, has placed its first-ever direct purchase from an aircraft manufacturer, finalising a firm order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft. This strategic move marks a key milestone in the lessor’s ongoing expansion and signals its intent to become a
On May 13, Azorra delivered the first of three Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Croatia Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Croatia. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between the global aircraft lessor and the airline, while also representing a milestone in Croatia Airlines’ ongoing fleet renewal programme. The aircraft, delivered
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), a fully owned subsidiary of Japanese firm Fuyo General Lease (Fuyo), has successfully arranged the lease of two Boeing 737-800 next-generation aircraft to Garuda Indonesia Airways, the national flag carrier of Indonesia. The aircraft involved in the transaction, registered as PK-GUH (MSN 44217) and PK-GUI (MSN 44218), were previously operated
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has announced the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Emerald Airlines, marking the beginning of a new leasing partnership. The aircraft, configured in a 72-seat layout, will join Emerald’s Dublin-based fleet as the airline continues its strategic expansion. A second ATR 72-600 is due to follow, bringing
Joby Aviation (JOBY) has achieved a significant advancement in its flight testing programme with the successful simultaneous flight of two of its aircraft. The dual-aircraft operation took place on May 9, in Marina, California, and represents another key milestone as Joby works towards Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification. This latest achievement follows closely on
