Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE incorporates several upgrades following Rolls-Royce’s certified two-phase durability enhancement programme. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade, increasing cooling air flow by 40% and delivering more than double the time on wing
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has ordered 40 737 MAX aircraft. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also holds options to acquire up to 20 additional aircraft from the single-aisle family. The carrier has chosen CFM LEAP-1B engines to power these new aircraft. Copa Airlines Chief Executive Pedro Heilbron and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie
Embraer recorded a backlog of US$32.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), marking its sixth consecutive all-time high. The company delivered 44 aircraft across all business units during the quarter, a 47% increase compared with 30 deliveries in 1Q25, supported by progress in production levelling initiatives. Notably, 1Q26 deliveries accounted for around 16%
3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP), a global provider of aftermarket support and asset management, has acquired three ex-easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft (MSN 4425, 4427 and 4444). The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B5/3 engines with low cycle utilisation following shop performance restoration. The transaction marks a further expansion of the company’s narrow-body portfolio, with the assets set
Avora Aviation, a specialist in aircraft and engine asset management, trading and leasing, has completed a sale-and-purchase agreement with Setna iO for two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. Previously part of Avora Aviation’s portfolio, the engines are set for teardown, with their high-quality components to be made available shortly to support Setna iO’s global customer base. “Working with
The first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This delivery marks a key milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between short-haul narrow-body and long-haul wide-body operations. With this addition, Air Canada becomes
SkyWorks Holdings has completed transactions and new engagements across its advisory and asset management platform during Q1 2026. The company advised a North American network carrier on the buyback of two A350-900 aircraft currently on lease. It also supported Azul Brazilian Airlines with fleet-related restructuring advisory services as part of its Chapter 11 process, including
Magellan Aviation Group (Magellan), in partnership with Worldstar Aviation (Worldstar), has announced the acquisition of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to Eastar Jet. The transaction enables the airline to secure additional capacity for future operations, while also providing a structured approach to asset and maintenance management. As part of the deal, Magellan and
At AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany, Textron Aviation has announced a new purchase agreement with European private jet operator LUMINAIR for nine Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft, signalling a strategic fleet expansion to meet rising demand. The midsize Citation Latitude was selected for its combination of range, operational efficiency and cabin comfort. Designed with a stand-up, flat-floor
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have confirmed an order for six additional 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as the carrier fully exercises options included in its 2023 agreement. The deal converts previously agreed commitments into a firm order, reinforcing the airline’s long-term fleet expansion strategy. Ethiopian Airlines plans to deploy the 787-9 aircraft to grow its intercontinental network
