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Aircraft & Engines

Florian Kruse, CEO of Evia Aero (l) and William Hynett, Chief Executive at Britten-Norman (r)

Evia Aero and Britten-Norman sign LoI for 15 Islander aircraft

Evia Aero, a pioneering German company committed to revolutionising European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent (LoL) with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Deliveries of the 15 Islander aircraft are set to begin in early 2027. Following delivery, the aircraft will be converted into zero-emissions platforms,

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Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Southwest Airlines secures sale-and-leaseback deal with BBAM

Southwest Airlines has finalised a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BBAM for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will now be owned and leased back to Southwest by Incline Aviation III, BBAM’s third flagship aviation investment fund. This landmark transaction forms part of Southwest’s “Southwest. Even Better.” plan, unveiled during Investor Day in September. By monetising surplus

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Embraer has delivered 206 aircraft in 2024

Embraer delivered 206 aircraft in 2024

Embraer has reported that it achieved a total of 206 aircraft deliveries in the full year of 2024, a 14% increase over the 181 delivered in 2023. The company delivered 75 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24), a 27% rise compared to the 59 deliveries in the third quarter (3Q24) and matching the

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Qatar Executive has added two Gulfstream G700 aircraft to its fleet

Qatar Executive adds two Gulfstream G700 jets to its fleet

Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has added two more Gulfstream G700 aircraft to its fleet, increasing its total fleet size to 24. This latest delivery brings the number of G700s in Qatar Executive’s fleet to six, with four more scheduled for delivery in 2025 and early 2026. The company’s

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GTF engines © Pratt & Whitney

WLFC invests US$200 million in fuel-efficient P&W engines

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced a significant transaction with Pratt & Whitney for the purchase of nine new PW 1133G-JM aircraft engines. All acquisitions were set to be completed by December 31, 2024. The PW1133G-JM, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF-engine family, offers cutting-edge technology with up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared

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Brussels Airlines A320neo David Plas Photography

Brussels Airlines to welcome three more A320neos by 2026

Brussels Airlines has announced that it will welcome three more Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet by summer 2026. The A320neo consumes less fuel, produces up to 20% less CO2 emissions, and offers a 50% reduction in noise compared to previous-generation aircraft. This will bring the total number of A320neo aircraft in the Brussels Airlines

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Pegasus Airlines has placed a firm order for 100 737-10 jets, with options for an additional 100

Pegasus Airlines chooses additional 100 Boeing 737 MAXs

Boeing and Pegasus Airlines have announced a landmark agreement for Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier to expand and modernise its single-aisle fleet with an order of up to 200 737 MAX aircraft. The deal includes a firm order for 100 737-10 jets, with options for an additional 100. Pegasus Airlines launched operations nearly 35 years ago

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The Cessna SkyCourier has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation ©

Cessna SkyCourier receives Canadian type certification

Textron Aviation Inc. has announced that the Cessna SkyCourier, its twin-engine large-utility turboprop, has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft to support operations in some of North America’s most remote regions. The first SkyCourier in Canada – a freighter variant – is set

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SAS Connect A320-251N, Registration EI-SIZ, Heathrow Airport, UK © Darryl Morrell

High Ridge Aviation acquires three Airbus A320neos from ACG

High Ridge Aviation has added three Airbus A320-251N aircraft to its portfolio, completing another successful purchase from Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG). The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 11168, 11442 and 11374, are currently operated by SAS Connect, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). This acquisition underscores High Ridge Aviation’s commitment to supporting the operational

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The first A321XLR for Aer Lingus is taking off from Airbus Hamburg

Aer Lingus welcomes its first Airbus A321XLR

Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking the first of six in its order. The airline is now the second operator globally and within the International Airlines Group (IAG) to add the A321XLR to its fleet. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, departed from Airbus’ production

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