AerCap has entered into lease agreements with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) for six new Airbus CFM LEAP-powered aircraft, consisting of three A320neos and three A321neos, scheduled for delivery in 2026. The agreement was signed by Samir Rzayev, President of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC and Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. Peter Anderson expressed excitement over the
Avolon has agreed to lease five Airbus A330neos to South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air. The aircraft will be delivered in 2026, supporting T’way’s international route expansion, which currently serves 55 destinations. T’way, an existing Avolon customer, becomes the 12th A330neo operator in Avolon’s portfolio. The wide-body aircraft market remains tight, with longer wait times
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its first H175 helicopter to the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau (GZP) Aviation Force. The new aircraft will be deployed for public service missions and emergency management, enhancing GZP’s ability to respond to various scenarios. The H175 joins GZP’s existing fleet, which includes two H145 helicopters delivered in 2016 and 2019, having
The Colombian government-owned airline SATENA, together with turboprop manufacturer ATR, has announced the successful delivery of a brand-new ATR 42-600, which is set to begin operations at the beginning of October. Equipped with the latest technology and offering the lowest cost per trip in its category, the new ATR 42-600 will enable SATENA to extend
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered a new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, marking the national carrier’s first A220 aircraft. This delivery is part of a long-term lease and is the first of six A220-300s scheduled to be delivered to TAAG from ALC’s orderbook with Airbus. “We are pleased to announce ALC’s first
After 18 years of service as the Airbus Defence and Space Flying Test Bed for aerial refuelling and in-house innovation projects, the A310 MRTT is retiring. Its successor, an A330-200, will continue to explore future technology developments. Over nearly two decades, the A310-300 MRTT (MSN 489) has played a pivotal role in the evolution of
Renegade Air, in partnership with turboprop lessor Abelo and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, celebrated the introduction of Kenya’s first ATR-500 aircraft during a ceremony held on September 25, at Wilson Airport. This milestone marks a significant development for the partners, enhancing their ability to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable air services in
Uzbekistan Airways and aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital have signed lease agreements for two Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and will be sourced from SMBC Aviation Capital’s direct Airbus orderbook. This acquisition marks a significant addition for Uzbekistan Airways, as the Airbus A321neo represents a new aircraft type
Elfly Group, the developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’ (no emissions), has announced a new partnership with Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes. The agreement will make Nordic Seaplanes the world’s first airline to operate Noemi’s all-electric amphibious aircraft. The airline signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for five aircraft, with an option for an additional ten,
Gabonese airline Afrijet has signed a firm order for one ATR 42-600, with an option for an additional aircraft, with regional aircraft manufacturer ATR. The new aircraft will replace Afrijet’s older ATR 42-500 model, offering enhanced passenger amenities to meet the regional air travel needs of Gabonese communities. It will join FlyGabon’s existing fleet of
