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Aircraft & Engines

Ascendance chooses Safran to propel its ATEA VTOL

Ascendance opts for ENGINeUS electric motor for ATEA prototype

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

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Neos has taken delivery of a second 737 MAX 8 jet from ACG © Boeing

ACG delivers second Boeing 737-8 MAX to Neos

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

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JAL Boeing 737-8 flying over Mt. Fuji

Japan Airlines expands fleet with major aircraft orders

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

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Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted A320neo aircraft, VT-EXN, back into operations

Air India reintroduces first fully retrofitted A320neo

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

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An A330-300 converted freighter has been delivered to MNG Airlines

Stratos delivers converted A330-300 freighter to MNG Airlines

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,

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AEGEAN has opted for iQSMS modules to further strengthen its safety, quality, and risk management processes

AEGEAN charts new horizons with latest airbus A321neo order

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

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NJE welcomed its11th De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 turboprop into its fleet and its eights Embraer E-190 jet © NJE

National Jet Express (NJE) adds two new aircraft to its fleet

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,

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DAE

DAE bolsters fleet with US$1 billion investment in next-generation aircraft

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

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- Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas

Airbus secures 118 helicopter commitments at VERTICON 2025

Airbus Helicopters concluded VERTICON 2025 with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from global customers for a range of its multi-mission helicopters. A key highlight of the event was the strong demand for the newly unveiled H140, a light twin-engine multi-mission helicopter. More than 74 commitments were made for the aircraft, with emergency medical services

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- Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas

Airbus Helicopters secures major orders for new H140 helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has announced significant agreements with leading emergency medical services (EMS) operators for its newly unveiled H140 helicopter. ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung, and Global Medical Response (GMR) have all committed to acquiring the latest aircraft, strengthening their fleets with advanced aeromedical capabilities. Under the agreement, ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung will each receive five

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