AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted aircraft to Hong Kong–based aviation leasing and ACMI/CMI provider Fly Meta Leasing (Fly Meta). The aircraft was handed over on November 21, with the remaining two due in Q2 and Q4 2026. The aircraft will operate under a Crew Maintenance and Insurance (CMI) contract with
SMBC Aviation Capital has delivered an Airbus A321-271NX (MSN 12932), powered by two IAE PW1133G-JM engines, to Wizz Air. The aircraft was handed over at the Airbus facility in Toulouse on November 20, and represents a landmark moment for the airline, marking its 250th fleet addition. This is the first delivery under a seven-aircraft sale-and-leaseback
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), the global aircraft asset manager, has delivered its first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways, marking the start of a new partnership between the lessor and Italy’s national carrier. The aircraft is the first of five A220-300s scheduled for delivery to ITA Airways over the coming months, and the first
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced during European Rotors 2025 that it has secured six new aircraft orders across its corporate helicopter range, covering the Bell 505, Bell 407GXi, and Bell 429. These latest commitments lift Bell’s year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft, reflecting a clear rise in demand for the
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) Wehas delivered two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft, configured with seventy seats, on lease to PNG Air, the leading domestic carrier in Papua New Guinea. The addition of these aircraft marks a decisive step forward in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal strategy. PNG Air described the investment as a vital element of
New Horizon Aircraft, operating as Horizon Aircraft, is accelerating development of the Cavorite X7, one of the world’s first hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft designed to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This marks a significant competitive advantage, as no existing eVTOL has yet achieved IFR capability, which allows safe flight through cloud, low-visibility conditions and adverse
Air Cambodia, the national flag carrier, is preparing to reshape regional travel as the launch customer for ATR’s new premium seat concept featuring the innovative ‘X-Space Table’. This smart, plug-and-play solution converts a standard dual economy seat into a single premium seat within minutes. Although still under development, the system is expected to achieve certification
Saudia Group, one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the MENA region, has signed a strategic agreement with GE Aerospace to equip Saudia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, with GEnx-1B engines for its 2023 order of 39 Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft. The agreement covers engine supply, a multi-year maintenance, repair, and overhaul programme, and spare
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has reaffirmed its plan to exercise options for 30 CFM International LEAP spare engines, following the announcement made earlier this year. These options stem from WLFC’s 2019 agreement for up to 60 LEAP engines – the largest order in the company’s history. Combined with a 2017 order, the latest commitment
flydubai announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX order. The deal covers 75 aircraft and 75 options. It will help the airline update its fleet and widen its fast-growing network. The Dubai-based carrier said the 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency, range and reliability have supported its network growth. The
