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
Emirates has announced a major order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft powered by GE9X engines, valued at US$38 billion at list prices. The agreement was unveiled on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 and represents one of the most significant commitments of the event. With this latest order, Emirates’ total Boeing backlog
Boeing has released that Africa’s largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines, has committed to acquire 11 additional 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, covering 11 737-8 jets and signed during the Dubai Airshow, will support Ethiopian Airlines’ plans to broaden both its regional and international networks while further strengthening its Addis Ababa hub. The airline already relies on
Airbus Helicopters has welcomed Bristow Group as the latest operator of the Airbus H160, marking an expansion of the type’s presence in the offshore energy sector. Bristow will introduce up to five H160 helicopters into its fleet, with all aircraft leased from Milestone Aviation Group, to support offshore operations across Africa. “Bringing these new Airbus
ABL Aviation has completed the delivery of the fifteenth and final Airbus A220-300 to Air France, fulfilling a long-term mandate involving 15 aircraft and marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The achievement underscores a relationship built on innovation, disciplined execution and mutual trust. The aircraft, MSN 55393, is powered by
