Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating
Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The
SkyWest has finalised a new agreement with GE Aerospace for CF34-8E engines, including spare units, to power its recently ordered fleet of 60 Embraer 175 regional jets. The move strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and reinforces SkyWest’s continued reliance on the CF34 engine family to support its growing operations. GE Aerospace described
IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory firm, has reported a sharp rise in demand for Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. This surge is being driven by a growing need for large wide-body freighter capacity and the looming end of Boeing 777F production in 2027, following ICAO emissions mandates. However, despite heightened interest from airlines
Elfly Group, the Norwegian developer of the all-electric NOEMI (No Emissions Electric Seaplane), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia’s VET Airways for the sale of five aircraft, valued at US$50 million. The agreement underlines a shared ambition to bring clean, versatile air transport to Southeast Asia, enabling access to both airports and
AerFin has announced a strategic acquisition of four A320neo aircraft in collaboration with a Middle Eastern investor. This move marks a significant expansion of AerFin’s capabilities in the global aviation aftermarket and reflects its commitment to sustainable, cost-effective support solutions for airlines, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers The 2017 vintage aircraft, acquired
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has acquired 12 General Electric CF34-10E engines from Alliance Aviation Services, the largest operator of Embraer E190 aircraft in Australia. The deal reflects BeauTech’s continued expansion of its CF34-10 engine pool, aligning with growing demand for flexible engine leasing options within the regional aviation sector. As operators seek efficiency and reliability
SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a new lease agreement with AJet, the fully owned low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This latest deal further strengthens the leasing company’s long-standing relationship with Turkish Airlines, bringing the total number of aircraft placed with the group since 2022 to 25. The five A320neo aircraft,
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 additional A330-900 aircraft. This new commitment will double the airline’s future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made during the official visit to France by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Anwar
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has secured an order from Air Algérie for 16 brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft. This major acquisition, which also includes Africa’s first ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator, marks a substantial development in regional aviation on the continent and further strengthens a partnership between the two companies that has endured for over 20 years.
