ATR has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines will lease two factory-new ATR 72-600 aircraft for operation by Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier, in which Ethiopian Airlines holds a 49% stake. The aircraft will enter service in February 2026. The agreement marks a fresh step in ATR’s growth across Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines
During the Dubai Airshow 2025, CDB Aviation announced, the signing of lease agreements for four Airbus A320neo aircraft with a new airline customer in the EMEA region: Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines (Marabu). Headquartered in Tallinn, Marabu is an emerging force in the German leisure market, operating from key bases in Hamburg, Leipzig and Nuremberg.
Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft it ordered last year. The agreement, which includes spare engines, was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, and Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines, the parent
flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s first order with the European manufacturer and signalling strong confidence in Dubai’s long-term growth ambitions. The agreement was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, and Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus,
Gulf Air and Boeing have finalised a firm order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three additional aircraft, as the Bahrain-based carrier advances its international expansion plans. The agreement adds three more 787s to the airline’s commitment made in July and brings its total order book for the type to 17 widebody jets.
Avolon, a major global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International at the Dubai Airshow. The engines will power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft already in Avolon’s order book, reinforcing the lessor’s long-term investment in next-generation, fuel-efficient technology. The LEAP-1A incorporates advanced materials such as composite fan
Etihad Airways (Etihad) has placed a firm order for six A330-900 aircraft, becoming the latest airline to join the A330neo customer base. The carrier has also confirmed orders for seven additional A350-1000s, bringing its total for the type to 27, and three more A350F freighters, increasing its A350F commitment to ten aircraft. The agreement was
Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft, setting the foundation for the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow and marks one of the airline’s most significant strategic commitments in recent years. The arrival of the A350 will accelerate
Deutsche Aircraft has marked a major step forward in the development of its next-generation regional turboprop, the D328eco, with the arrival of the first PW127XT-S development engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). Delivered to the company’s headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, the engines will power the programme’s first test aircraft, known as TAC 1, and
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Côte d’Ivoire, has placed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, with options for eight more. The jets will feature 76 seats across two classes—12 in Business- and 64 in Economy Class —to deliver a smooth and efficient onboard experience. The first E175 is due in the
