ATR, a leading global manufacturer of regional aircraft, and UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, have formalised a significant agreement to help modernise Taiwan’s domestic aviation market. The deal covers the purchase of 19 ATR 72‑600 turboprop aircraft, along with options for three additional units, marking ATR’s largest single airline order since 2017. The
Global aviation finance company Avolon has ordered 90 Airbus aircraft comprising 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo jets. This new order increases its total Airbus fleet commitments to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos. Avolon CEO Andy Cronin said the deal reflected “strong confidence in the long-term demand for new aircraft”, adding that Avolon’s scale and financial
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider, has signed a lease agreement with Egyptian carrier Air Cairo for two brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will support Air Cairo’s ongoing fleet growth and route expansion
magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX’s advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high-energy-density Samson
Boeing has begun production of its new 777‑8 Freighter, with work starting at the company’s Composite Spar Shop in Everett, Washington. Around 100 employees marked the occasion by cheering as operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a wing spar, a traditional Boeing step symbolising the start of major assembly. The initial production work
SkyWorks Holdings (SkyWorks) has reported a dynamic second quarter for 2025, marked by the completion of several high-profile aviation transactions and the securing of new advisory mandates across its global platform. Among the highlights of the quarter was the completion of a significant assignment for SAS – Scandinavian Airlines, which resulted in an order for
Airbus Helicopters has signed a new contract with SKYCO International Financial Leasing (SKYCO) for the purchase of six additional H175 helicopters. This latest order follows an initial agreement earlier in 2024 for six H175s, intended for emergency management and public service missions in Guangdong Province. With this second acquisition, SKYCO demonstrates its continued confidence in
CDB Aviation has signed new lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in 2027 from CDB Aviation’s existing orderbook. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Loong Air continues to expand its footprint in the Chinese and regional aviation markets. The Airbus A321neo, the largest aircraft in
Gulf Air has announced a significant fleet expansion with an agreement to purchase 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, alongside options for six additional jets. This strategic move reinforces the Bahrain-based airline’s ambition to grow its international network and further enhance its long-haul capabilities. Once finalised, the order will raise Gulf Air’s total firm commitment to
Condor is continuing its strategic growth in the long-haul market with an order for four additional Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Approved by the airline’s Supervisory Board, this latest acquisition expands Condor’s A330neo fleet to a total of 25 by 2031. The carrier currently operates 18 of these next-generation aircraft, with three more scheduled for delivery by
