Bombardier has secured a landmark firm order for 50 of its Challenger and Global business jets, alongside a first-of-its-kind service agreement, in a deal valued at US$1.7 billion. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The unnamed first-time customer will also hold purchase options for an additional 70 aircraft. Should all options be exercised, the
Qantas Airways (Qantas) has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, making it the Asia-Pacific launch operator of this latest-generation single-aisle aircraft. The delivery was completed at the Airbus assembly facility in Finkenwerder, Hamburg, with the aircraft flying to Sydney via a single crew rest stop in Bangkok, highlighting its impressive long-range capability. The
Air Hong Kong (AHK), Hong Kong’s first dedicated all-cargo airline and a member of the Cathay Group, has marked a major milestone with the successful completion of its seven-year re-fleeting programme. In collaboration with its key customer, DHL Express, the airline has now fully transitioned to an all-Airbus A330 freighter fleet, retiring its final A300-600F
IAT Leasing Limited (IAT) has acquired a portfolio comprising nine narrow-body aircraft from Zephyrus Aviation Capital. The portfolio includes a mix of Boeing and Airbus models and is currently leased to eight airline operators based across North America, Europe and Asia. This strategic acquisition was made on behalf of funds managed by Blue Owl Capital
Aventure Aviation has announced the acquisition of twelve Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) aircraft formerly operated by Alaska Airlines, marking the largest single purchase in the company’s history. The aircraft—identified by serial numbers 30013, 30014, 30015, 30016, 30017, 30018, 30019, 30021, 30856, 30857, 33679 and 33680—will be dismantled in phases at facilities in Arizona. Talha
QantasLink has selected the Embraer 190 (E190) as the preferred aircraft type for a significant fleet renewal at its Western Australia-based regional carrier, Network Aviation. The plan involves retiring up to 14 ageing Fokker F100 (F100) aircraft and replacing them with mid-life E190s, with the first deliveries expected towards the end of 2026. Network Aviation,
CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), has successfully delivered three Airbus A320neo aircraft to its long-standing customer, Volaris. The delivery marks an important step in the ongoing collaboration between the aircraft lessor and the Mexican low-cost carrier. The transaction reflects the strength of the partnership between
SWISS has revealed its first Airbus A350-900 at Airbus’ Toulouse facility, displaying the aircraft in a distinctive and creative ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery. This event marks a major milestone in SWISS’ long-haul fleet development and celebrates the airline’s deep ties to its Swiss heritage. Described as the world’s first ‘flying art gallery’, the aircraft’s exterior features
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a prominent global aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of a B737-8 MAX aircraft to Italian carrier Neos. This marks the third and final aircraft delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing, completing the agreed series of deliveries. This latest addition reinforces Neos’ ongoing fleet modernisation,
Avolon, a global aviation finance company, has signed an agreement to lease ten Airbus A321neo aircraft to AJet, the low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. The agreement, signed during the Paris Air Show, includes aircraft deliveries scheduled for 2027 and supports AJet’s plans to modernise its fleet and expand its route network. AJet currently operates 92
