Leasing firm Patriot Dynamics has agreed to buy six spare engines from CFM International, comprising three LEAP-1A engines for the Airbus A320neo family and three LEAP-1B engines for the Boeing 737 MAX family. The agreement marks the first purchase deal between Patriot Dynamics and CFM. The transaction supports Patriot Dynamics’ strategy to expand its spare
Atlantic Airways, the Faroe Islands’ national airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A320neo aircraft as it moves towards an all-A320neo fleet. The order is intended to improve operational efficiency and streamline maintenance through a common fleet. Atlantic Airways currently operates four A320-family aircraft, comprising two A320ceos and two A320neos. “Our ambition
US air medical operator Life Flight Network has ordered five Airbus H135 helicopters, bringing its total orders for the type to eight following a purchase of three aircraft in 2025. The twin-engine helicopters will support emergency medical transport across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, expanding the operator’s capacity to transport critically ill and injured patients.
GE Aerospace has released that Aero-Dienst has taken delivery of its first aircraft powered by the CF34 engine, as part of the German air ambulance operator’s fleet renewal programme. A second aircraft is scheduled for delivery next year. The Challenger 650 will be converted into an air ambulance after delivery, strengthening Aero-Dienst’s capacity to carry
Airbus’ 2026 Cargo Global Market Forecast projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft to grow by 46%, from 2,360 in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045, as announced at the Cargo Facts Symposium. According to the forecast, 2,670 freighters will be required over the period, primarily to replace older aircraft (1,580) and to meet growth
Textron Aviation has received an order from the US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft to support emergency response, training and community missions across the United States, with deliveries due to be completed in 2027. The order comprises seven Cessna Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two Turbo Skylane T182Ts and one
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 following an extensive review, clearing the way for production and deliveries to domestic and international airlines, the agency said. The aircraft incorporates new safety features and is designed to reduce fuel consumption. More than 30 customers worldwide have ordered the 737 MAX 10,
Qantas Freight has received the first of three additional Airbus A321 converted freighters under a long-standing partnership with Australia Post, increasing capacity to meet growing parcel demand across Australia. The three aircraft will boost capacity across the airline’s dedicated freighter network by up to 20%, allowing it to carry up to 20,000 Australia Post and
Archer Aviation‘s all-electric Midnight air taxi has completed several days of piloted flights across California’s San Francisco Bay Area, including multiple trips over the bay after taking off from and landing at Oakland International Airport, the company said. The flights formed part of Archer’s ‘No Roads’ tour, which began in Salinas and included stops in
Textron Aviation said its three next-generation Cessna Citation light-jet programmes have accumulated more than 1,220 combined flight-test hours as they progress toward Federal Aviation Administration certification. The programmes cover the Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 aircraft, all of which feature Garmin Emergency Autoland, a system designed to guide an aircraft to a
