Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as demand for long-haul travel continues to grow. The airline will deploy the 787-9 jets to expand its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. The latest 787 order follows Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft announced at the
Elfly Group (Elfy), the developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink, a US-based zero-emission mobility company backed by airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement marks a significant step forward for both companies in advancing sustainable regional transport solutions. The MoU includes a ten plus ten soft
Daher has unveiled the latest addition to its TBM aircraft family, the TBM 980, featuring Garmin’s third-generation G3000® PRIME avionics. The new model delivers an enhanced piloting experience and incorporates cabin upgrades designed to further improve passenger comfort. The TBM 980 was officially introduced on January 15, at Daher Aircraft’s TBM production facility in Tarbes,
Delta Air Lines (Delta) has announced plans to add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, aimed at improving fuel efficiency while enhancing the onboard experience for customers. The 787 will represent a new aircraft type for Delta and will complement the airline’s previous order for 100
On January 12, ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, and JSX, the United States’ public charter air carrier marked a key milestone in their partnership with a ceremony at Santa Monica Airport to showcase JSX’s first ATR 42-600 aircraft. JSX began operating its first ATR 42-600 in December 2025, on the Santa Monica to Las Vegas
AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed purchase and lease-back agreements with Virgin Atlantic covering six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft from the airline’s existing order book. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through to the fourth quarter of 2027. “We are delighted to deepen our long-standing partnership with Virgin Atlantic
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), a premier leasing platform specialising in mid-life narrow-body aircraft and engines, reported a summary of its transaction activity and portfolio metrics for the 2025 calendar year, reflecting a year of solid growth and consistent execution. Over the course of the year, ACS purchased 87 aircraft and six standalone engines and signed
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) have announced a significant new aircraft order, under which the global aircraft lessor will acquire 50 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets. The order comprises 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 aircraft, further deepening ACG’s long-term partnership with Boeing and reinforcing its commitment to next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft. The transaction represents
Werner Aero, LLC has announced the successful sale of an Airbus A319 aircraft, manufacturer serial number 2716, to Regourd Aviation, marking another milestone in the company’s aircraft asset management activities. The sale underscores Werner Aero’s end-to-end approach to asset lifecycle management, encompassing aircraft acquisition, strategic placement and long-term value optimisation. By matching assets with the
BOC Aviation has reported a strong operational performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by one of the largest volumes of transactions in its history. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Steven Townend said the company delivered robust execution across its platform during the year, reinforcing its position as
