Rolls-Royce has reached a significant production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th jet engine from its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. The milestone engine, a Pearl 700, is destined for Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, USA, where it will power a Gulfstream G700 business jet. Located just south of Berlin, the Dahlewitz site began engine
Envoy Air (Envoy) is set to strengthen its regional fleet with the acquisition of 33 brand-new Embraer 175 (E175) aircraft, marking a significant step in its ongoing strategic growth. With this latest addition, Envoy’s total fleet commitment will rise to 214 aircraft, comprising 171 E175s and 43 E170s. This expansion underscores the airline’s dedication to
Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its partnership with CFM International (CFM) through a new purchase agreement for 30 LEAP-1B spare engines. This acquisition supports the airline’s ongoing growth and the operational needs of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The deal is aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Ryanair’s operations as it
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has signed a lease agreement with Uzbekistan Airways for the delivery of two new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Scheduled to be handed over in 2026, the aircraft will be sourced directly from CALC’s Airbus orderbook and are intended to support the airlines’ fleet modernisation and ongoing network expansion plans. This latest
A new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft landed in China today, signalling the resumption of deliveries to Chinese airlines after a months-long halt linked to escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, according to REUTERS. The aircraft, bearing the livery of Xiamen Airlines, touched down at Boeing’s completion centre in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, after departing from
BOC Aviation Limited has entered into a lease agreement with Colombian flag carrier Avianca, committing nine Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term leases. The aircraft, to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2027, and will be sourced through a direct purchase arrangement between BOC Aviation and Airbus. This transaction reinforces the
VoltAero has unveiled its new HPU 210 hybrid-electric propulsion unit, designed for homebuilt, kit-built, and very light propeller-driven aircraft. Debuting at the France Air Expo in Lyon, the HPU 210 combines a high-performance thermal engine with a powerful electric motor to deliver a significant 40% power boost during demanding flight phases such as take-off and
AerFin has completed the successful sale of a serviceable CFM56-7B engine to a major US-based airline operator. While the buyer remains undisclosed, the deal highlights AerFin’s capability to deliver technically robust, service-ready engines, backed by its in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) team and a network of trusted partners. To prepare the engine for sale,
Aventure Aviation has added another aircraft to its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 737-700, marking its twenty-sixth Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) airframe. The aircraft, identified as MSN 30280, was formerly in service with Southwest Airlines and is now set to be dismantled by Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, Arizona. This move aligns
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Centre of Excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has completed the redelivery of the first of three A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft to Air Lease Corporation. The global leasing firm, which manages a fleet of over 800 aircraft, will lease the aircraft to Mexican carrier Awesome Cargo. This aircraft, an A330-200P2F, marks a milestone
