Atlas Air Worldwide has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, marking the largest order ever for the next-generation aircraft and establishing Atlas as the type’s biggest customer. The A350F fleet will be deployed to support Atlas’ long-term growth strategy, reinforcing its position as a leading outsourced aviation logistics provider. With its
IAT Leasing Limited (IAT)) has announced its role in arranging the acquisition and ongoing lease management of a portfolio of ten Airbus A330 freighter aircraft currently leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines. The aircraft were acquired from funds managed by Altavair on behalf of funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, with financing
Airbus Helicopters has announced a series of new orders and agreements spanning emergency medical services and law enforcement operators in Europe and Japan, reinforcing continued demand for its H135, H140 and H145 helicopter platforms. Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has placed a follow-on order for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation
Bell Textron has announced that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support a range of utility operations. The aircraft will be deployed for high-voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and broader operational support across the country’s electricity transmission network. The Bell 407GXi is widely
Aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group, with the aircraft set to be operated by its partner airline Air Congo. The delivery marks an important step in supporting Air Congo’s operational growth and network expansion across Africa. The aircraft come from Abelo’s existing order book and are
Joby Aviation (Joby) has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft as part of the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process, marking a significant step towards type certification and the eventual launch of commercial air taxi services. The aircraft, registered as N547JX, is the first in a fleet currently being produced to support the rigorous TIA
Dassault has unveiled the Falcon 10X in a new production hall in Bordeaux-Mérignac, presenting its most ambitious business jet to date and setting a new benchmark for long-range business aviation. The Falcon 10X introduces the largest, most comfortable and most versatile cabin ever designed in a purpose-built business jet, redefining what passengers can expect from
Daher Aircraft’s TBM 980 has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC airworthiness authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), paving the way for deliveries of the latest version of the TBM family to owners and operators in Brazil and across the wider South American region. The turboprop-powered TBM 980 is equipped with Garmin’s third-generation G3000 PRIME integrated
CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. (CDB Leasing), has signed lease agreements with LATAM Airlines Group for five Airbus A321-271NX aircraft. The agreements were announced on the sidelines of the ISTAT Americas conference. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. They will join
The first Embraer E-Freighter has entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo, marking a milestone for the manufacturer’s passenger-to-freight (P2F) conversion programme. The aircraft completed its inaugural commercial flight from Cologne, Germany, to Larnaca, Cyprus, transporting time-sensitive express cargo. The converted aircraft will operate for Bridges Worldwide, supporting network solutions for the
