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
Lufthansa City Airlines has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registered D-AIJP, has been named “Ingelheim am Rhein.” This new addition highlights the pivotal role Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group, redefining continental traffic to and from Munich, and from 2026, Frankfurt hubs.
Barings Capital Solutions has announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of narrow-body commercial passenger aircraft through its Capital Solutions platform. The platform invests across the capital structure to deliver tailored solutions, partnering with GENESIS, the full-service aircraft lessor wholly owned by Barings-managed funds, to originate, underwrite, and manage the
Avmax has confirmed a landmark agreement with Qantas, further bolstering its regional aircraft leasing portfolio. As part of the deal, Avmax has finalised the purchase of 19 Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Dash 8-Q200s and 16 Dash 8-Q300s. The first Dash 8-200 sale under this agreement has successfully closed, marking a key milestone in
