Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six A350F aircraft, becoming the first operator in mainland China to select Airbus’s latest-generation freighter. The decision marks a strategic step for the Beijing-based carrier as it seeks to modernise its fleet and reinforce its long-term resilience in the global cargo market. Wang Hongyan, Vice President
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s long-term expansion strategy. The new aircraft will support growth from Algiers by enabling the launch of additional transatlantic and Asian routes. Air Algérie’s aircraft is configured in a three-class layout, featuring 18 full-flat Business-Class seats, 24 Premium-Economy seats
IAE International Aero Engines (IAE), the multinational consortium formed by Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), MTU Aero Engines AG, and Pratt & Whitney, has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership as the group advances technologies for the next generation of highly efficient geared turbofan engines for future commercial aircraft. JAEC Chairman Tsugio Mitsuoka said the consortium’s history
Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. (a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide) and Bain Capital, has announced the sale of two Boeing 737-800SF aircraft to ST Engineering. Both aircraft remain on long-term lease, one to Georgian Airlines and the other to ASL Airlines, ensuring operational continuity throughout the transaction. The
Falko, an aircraft leasing and asset management company, has released a summary of its portfolio activity for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a period of robust trading and leasing performance. During the quarter, the company completed nine lease extensions covering ATR72-600 and ATR42-500 aircraft, with two customers based in Europe and South America. The
Turkish Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire more than 100 GEnx engines to power its recent order of 50 Boeing 787 aircraft, with options for an additional 25 planes. The deal also includes spare engines and a comprehensive 15-year TrueChoice services agreement, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to reliability, efficiency and
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has signed lease agreements with SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, for two Airbus A320ceo aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will be operated under six-year lease terms, reinforcing SalamAir’s fleet expansion and Oman’s national “Vision 2040 Strategy.” The agreement highlights CALC’s capability to
Boeing has announced a series of major aircraft deals with Central Asian airlines, signalling a new phase of growth and modernisation for the region’s carriers. Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways have all committed to significant orders for Boeing’s advanced 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft. Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, plans to purchase
Qantas has reached a major milestone in its ambitious Project Sunrise programme. The first Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for non-stop flights, is now on the assembly line in Toulouse. This marks a key step towards the launch of historic direct services from Australia to London and New York. Qantas and Airbus have unveiled the first images
Royal Aero GmbH has announced the successful acquisition of two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, currently on lease to a leading European operator. This marks a key step in strengthening Royal Aero’s aircraft leasing platform and supports its long-term ambitions in the wide-body market. Paul Jackson, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Aero, said: “This acquisition reflects our
