Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group have confirmed an order for 30 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of Malaysia Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The order, comprising 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets, was finalised in January 2025 and initially listed anonymously on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website. This significant investment will enable Malaysia’s
Diamond Aircraft Group Austria has reported that it will reorganise Volocopter, the German electric air taxi manufacturer that filed for insolvency in December 2024. As part of the reorganisation, Volocopter remains headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany, but is now integrated within Diamond Aircraft’s operations. This strategic move broadens Diamond’s portfolio into electric urban air transportation while
Ascendance has chosen ENGINeUS, the first EASA-certified electric motor developed by Safran Electrical & Power, for the prototype of its hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, ATEA. Featuring an innovative propulsion architecture with eight vertical electric motors and two horizontal electric motors, ATEA is designed as a quiet, low-carbon alternative to conventional helicopters, aiming
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Neos. This is the second of three aircraft scheduled for delivery to the Italian carrier from ACG’s order book with Boeing. Neos, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Somma Lombardo, Italy, operates both short-haul
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the addition of 17 more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet, following an earlier order of 21 aircraft in March 2023. These new single-aisle jets will gradually replace the existing Boeing 737-800s currently operating mainly on domestic routes, marking a significant step in JAL’s fleet modernisation strategy. Alongside the expansion
Air India has reintroduced its first fully retrofitted narrow-body aircraft, VT-EXN, an A320neo, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s ambitious transformation journey. This aircraft is the first of 27 legacy narrow-body jets inherited during the Tata Group’s takeover to undergo a complete cabin retrofit, setting the standard for Air India’s refreshed brand identity. VT-EXN
Stratos, a specialist in aircraft investment and asset management, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter to MNG Airlines on a long-term operating lease. MNG Airlines, a privately owned Turkish carrier, operates scheduled cargo flights globally and has now expanded its fleet with this latest addition. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1510,
AEGEAN, Greece’s largest airline, has announced an expanded order with Airbus for an additional eight A321neo aircraft. This move reinforces the airline’s commitment to growth, allowing it to further develop its network and support its ambitious expansion strategy. With this latest order, AEGEAN’s total direct orderbook with Airbus now stands at 60 A320neo-family aircraft, of
National Jet Express (NJE) has announced the arrival of its 11th De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 turboprop and its eighth Embraer E190 jet, bringing the NJE operating fleet to a total of 26 aircraft. The additional aircraft will support the growing number of resource contracts secured by NJE, particularly in the rapidly expanding Queensland operations,
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a prominent global aviation services corporation, has signed agreements to acquire 17 aircraft for a total consideration of approximately US$1.0 billion. The newly acquired portfolio consists entirely of next-generation aircraft, with 89% being narrow-body models. Airbus accounts for 80% of the fleet, while Boeing makes up the remaining 20%. These aircraft
