Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised an agreement with CFM International for LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, following its March 2023 order for 21 LEAP-powered 737s. This latest order reinforces JAL’s long-standing partnership with CFM, which has been supplying engines to the airline since 1993. JAL currently operates a fleet of more
Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May
EHang has reached a significant milestone in urban air mobility with its subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation, and joint venture, HeYi Aviation, receiving the first Air Operator Certificates (OCs) for civil human-carrying pilotless passenger aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This achievement paves the way for commercial human-carrying autonomous flights in China’s
China Airlines of Taiwan has finalised its order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, following a commitment announced in December 2024. These new aircraft will be deployed on long-haul routes to North America and Europe, complementing the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet for seamless integration and operational efficiency. Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of China Airlines, said that the
On March 30, 2025, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered its first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines. This is the first time a Chinese-made passenger jet has been introduced into Laos, reflecting COMAC’s growing international presence. The C909, registered as RDPL-34229, features a 90-seat all-economy layout. It has been customised for Lao Airlines
BOC Aviation, a global aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 70 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus. “This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 (including purchase and leasebacks) since our first order in
Korean Air has reinforced its commitment to modernisation by ordering GEnx and GE9X engines to power its newly acquired fleet of Boeing aircraft. This follows the airline’s agreement to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and up to 30 Boeing 787-10s. As part of the deal, Korean Air has also signed a service agreement with GE Aerospace
Air India Express (AIX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has finalised an engine sale-and-leaseback agreement with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC). The deal involves 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of AIX’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, securing enhanced reliability and cost efficiency under WLFC’s innovative ConstantThrust® programme. This latest agreement builds on a previous
Korean Air has finalised a landmark order for up to 50 wide-body aircraft, including 20 Boeing 777-9s, 20 787-10s, and options for ten additional 787 Dreamliners. This deal marks the airline’s largest-ever agreement with Boeing and will be instrumental in its integration with Asiana Airlines, strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading carriers.
At the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus presented an update on its strategic roadmap to shape the future of commercial aviation, outlining plans for a next-generation single-aisle aircraft and progress in hydrogen-powered flight technologies. The aircraft is expected to enter service in the latter half of the 2030s, supporting the aviation industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero
