Saudia Group has confirmed a notable fleet expansion for its low-cost subsidiary flyadeal, placing an order for ten Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This marks flyadeal’s first acquisition of wide-body aircraft and signals the airline’s entry into long-haul operations. The move is set to elevate the carrier’s passenger offering while supporting its ambition to maintain the youngest
Boeing is preparing to reroute up to 50 aircraft originally ordered by Chinese airlines, following a sharp escalation in tariffs between the United States and China, The Guardian reports. The US aerospace giant has confirmed that two jets have already returned from China, with a third en route, after Beijing imposed 125% tariffs on American
Falko, a prominent aircraft lessor and asset manager specialising in the 70–130 seat commercial aircraft market, has released a summary of its portfolio activity for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Throughout the quarter, Falko was involved in transactions concerning 38 aircraft. The majority of this activity was driven by lease extensions, with agreements for
Embraer has reported an all-time-record backlog of US$26.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), exceeding the previous historical high set in the final quarter of 2024. The global aerospace firm delivered 30 aircraft in the period, representing a 20% increase compared to the 25 deliveries in the same quarter last year. These deliveries
Azorra has delivered the first of two new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air, signifying the start of a new partnership for the lessor and the introduction of the first E2 aircraft to operate in Mongolia. The E195-E2, delivered from Azorra’s firm orderbook with Embraer, will support Hunnu Air as it expands its fleet and
Gulfstream Aerospace has released that the all-new Gulfstream G800 — the world’s longest-range business jet — has received type certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), exceeding initial performance expectations. The certifications confirm the G800’s enhanced capabilities, including an impressive range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,186
The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft, renowned for their fuel efficiency and low noise emissions, have officially received type acceptance certification from the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). This approval marks a significant step toward introducing the next-generation E-Jets E2 family into Mongolia’s expanding aviation sector. The certification follows a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by
CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to its new customer, the French regional airline Regourd Aviation S.A.S., which operates under the brands Amelia and Amelia International. Amelia, based in France, is known for its diverse operations, including ACMI
China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially certified the Airbus A350-900 fitted with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 enhanced performance (EP) engine. This milestone marks a significant improvement in aircraft efficiency, as the upgraded engine promises a one percent reduction in fuel consumption. Such gains are expected to lower overall operating costs for
