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Aircraft & Engines

Tail of a WestJet B737 MAX 8

ACG delivers two Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes to WestJet

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Canadian carrier WestJet. The deliveries complete a two-aircraft sale-and-leaseback transaction between ACG and WestJet. Both aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines and were handed over in Seattle earlier this week. Carter

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Interior of Praetor 600E jet © Embraer

Embraer unveils new Praetor 600E and 500E jets

Embraer has revealed the next‑generation Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, marking the first evolution of the Praetor family. The new aircraft feature fully redesigned cabins that elevate the private flying experience, optimising the longer-range missions they are capable of. With these improvements, the new Praetors usher in a new era of private aviation, where aircraft

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PT6T TwinPac engine

OROS expands PT6T inventory with six additional TwinPacs

OROS Aerospace has announced the acquisition of six additional Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T TwinPac units, comprising power sections and gearboxes, bringing its total available inventory to nearly 40 PT6T modules. The expansion reflects rising market interest in OROS’ PT6T support programme and growing global demand from helicopter operators seeking reliable, inventory-backed engine solutions. As

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TUI Boeing 737 MAX 8

ABL completes second 737 MAX 8 delivery to TUI

ABL Aviation has delivered a second Boeing 737 MAX 8 to TUI Airline, concluding a two-aircraft agreement between the companies. The first aircraft was handed over in December 2025, marking the start of their partnership. Powered by CFM LEAP-1B27 engines, the 737 MAX 8 supports TUI Airline’s strategy of operating a modern, fuel-efficient and lower-emission

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ATR has reported strong 2025 demand

ATR posts solid 2025 performance amid production challenges

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

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

Cantor Air orders three Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

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

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Aviation Capital Group (ACG)

ACG acquires 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

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

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

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American Airlines

American reaffirms commitment to CFM LEAP-1A engines

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

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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

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,

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