Embraer has secured a firm order from SkyWest for 60 E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 50 planes. Deliveries are set to begin in 2027, with the contract valued at US$3.6 billion included in Embraer’s Q2 backlog. Currently, SkyWest operates a fleet of 263 E-Jets and holds a backlog of 16 more aircraft.
MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two Airbus A350F freighters. The A350F will become a key part of MNG’s future fleet, bringing the advantages of next-generation cargo aircraft to its operations. This move marks a strategic step forward for MNG
StandardAero has extended its long-standing partnership with Nok Airlines Public Company (Nok Air) by continuing to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines. These engines power Nok Air’s fleet of fourteen Boeing 737-800 narrow-body aircraft, which serve routes across Thailand, Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia.
Honeywell and Vietjet Air have signed a five-year exclusive agreement for the maintenance of Honeywell’s 331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs) on the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. Covering 30 wide-body aircraft, the deal expands the existing partnership between the two companies and underscores Honeywell’s role as a key aftermarket provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Announced during
Norwegian has announced an agreement with CFM International to purchase 11 LEAP-1B spare engines, enhancing support for its expanding fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The LEAP-1B engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact, will play a key role in bolstering the airline’s long-term operational stability. Scheduled for delivery in 2027 and
ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have announced their intention to collaborate on advancing propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft, with the goal of supporting the future of low-emission regional aviation. The partnership builds upon the success of the PW127XT engine, currently powering ATR aircraft, and aims to extend its performance through a range
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Airbus at the Paris Air Show, for the purchase of 100 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, with the potential to expand the deal to include an additional 50 aircraft in the future. The agreement was formalised by Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Benoît
LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has made a landmark move by placing a firm order with Airbus for 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s, marking the first time Poland’s national carrier has selected Airbus aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation strategy. The agreement, announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show, includes the potential to expand the
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced a significant initial order for ten Airbus A350F freighters, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines and 30 A320neo-family aircraft. The agreement, revealed at the 2025 Paris Airshow, includes provisions for a future increase to 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos, marking a
Frontier Airlines (Frontier) has selected Pratt & Whitney’s advanced GTF engines to power 91 new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first of these aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. This agreement also includes a long-term EngineWise® comprehensive service contract, ensuring continued engine maintenance support from Pratt & Whitney. This new order
