ATR posts solid 2025 performance amid production challenges

February 23, 2026

ATR has reported robust commercial results for the 2025 financial year, combining strong sales activity and stable revenues with continued investment in its industrial system to underpin long-term growth. While supply-chain constraints weighed on deliveries, the manufacturer strengthened its order book, expanded its global operator base and advanced key sustainability initiatives. During 2025, ATR secured

Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air has acquired three new P2006T NG aircraft © Tecnam

Cantor Air orders three Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

February 23, 2026

Tecnam has announced that the Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air has confirmed the acquisition of three new P2006T NG aircraft, with options for additional units in the future. The new twin-engine aircraft will join the academy’s existing fleet — which already includes the Tecnam P2008JC and P2010 TDI — further streamlining the training pathway

ACG acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

February 20, 2026

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed definitive agreements with Avolon Aerospace Leasing (Avolon) to acquire a portfolio of 24 aircraft. The portfolio comprises 18 narrow-body aircraft, including 12 new-technology models, and six wide-body aircraft, all of which are new technology. As of February 1, 2026, the portfolio has an average age of approximately four and

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AerFin boosts wide-body investment with A330 acquisition

February 20, 2026

AerFin has completed the acquisition of a CF6-80-powered Airbus A330, adding further momentum to its wide-body investment activity and reinforcing its position as a leading player in the global aviation aftermarket. The transaction closed at the end of 2025 and reflects AerFin’s continued confidence in wide-body platforms with strong global operator and aftermarket demand. CF6-80-powered

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

February 20, 2026

American Airlines (American) and CFM International, a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, have announced that American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The engines will be fitted to A321neo aircraft ordered by the airline two years ago. As part of the

At an event in Washington, D.C., Vietnam Airlines ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to expand its future single-aisle fleet

Vietnam Airlines places first Boeing single-aisle order

February 19, 2026

Vietnam Airlines has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 B737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the B737-8 will support the airline’s domestic and regional growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia. Vietnam Airlines already operates 17 B787 Dreamliners on regional and long-haul routes linking Vietnam with Europe. Combined,

Transport Canada clears H175 for Canadian operations

February 19, 2026

Airbus Helicopters has received approval from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for the operation of the H175 helicopter in Canada, paving the way for the aircraft’s entry into the Canadian market. The certification positions the H175 to support a broad spectrum of missions, including offshore energy operations, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS),

Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

February 19, 2026

Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) has completed pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing, followed by a sale-and-leaseback transaction, for four CFM LEAP-1B engines with Arajet. The investment marks Crestone’s first PDP financing deal and its first transaction involving next-generation engine assets, further expanding the platform’s capabilities across the aircraft lifecycle. The financing supports Arajet’s continued growth, strengthens fleet

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Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

February 18, 2026

Boeing and the Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana have finalised an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the airlines seeks to expand and modernise its Boeing wide-body fleet. The additional 787-9s will support the airline’s network growth and help further improve the passenger experience. The agreement for additional 787-9 aircraft, previously announced

TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX

February 18, 2026

TrueNoord has successful delivered two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX, the US public charter carrier. The first aircraft was delivered in November, with the second following in January, and both turboprops are now in service. “This is an important milestone not only for JSX and TrueNoord, but for the broader US regional market. The ATR

Aircraft & Engines

ATR posts solid 2025 performance amid production challenges

Cantor Air orders three Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

ACG acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

AerFin boosts wide-body investment with A330 acquisition

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

Vietnam Airlines places first Boeing single-aisle order

Transport Canada clears H175 for Canadian operations

Crestone finances LEAP-1B engines for Arajet

Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

TrueNoord delivers two ATR 42-600 aircraft to JSX

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