Tokyo Fire Department's Airbus H225 helicopter

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

July 29, 2025

The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for a new H225 helicopter following a competitive tender process. The acquisition is part of the agency’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and will replace an older aircraft to improve operational readiness for critical missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster

Infinity Flight Group expands its training fleet with ten additional Cessna Skyhawks

Infinity Flight Group to add more Cessna Skyhawks to training fleet

July 29, 2025

Textron Aviation has announced an agreement with Infinity Flight Group for the purchase of ten additional Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. This latest order brings Infinity Flight Group’s total purchases to 35 new Skyhawks over the past three years, reflecting sustained growth in its training operations. Infinity Flight Group, a certified Cessna

Bombardier delivers first Challenger 3500 in Costa Rica

July 29, 2025

Bombardier has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica, strengthening its footprint in Central America. This marks an important step for the company in expanding its regional fleet and demonstrating confidence from local clients in Bombardier’s aircraft capabilities. The Challenger 3500, part of a platform that has

APOC secures engine lease agreement with Condor

July 28, 2025

APOC Aviation (APOC) has finalised a twelve-month green-time lease agreement for a CFM56-5A engine with Hamburg-based global operator Condor. The engine, secured as a spare by Condor’s technical team, is expected to be installed immediately on one of the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft for the full duration of the lease. Condor has previously leased engines

DAE, United sign ten-aircraft purchase-and-leaseback deal

July 28, 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a global aviation services provider, has signed a significant purchase agreement with United Airlines (United) for ten new Boeing 737-9 aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, DAE will acquire the aircraft and lease them back to United on long-term contracts, with deliveries scheduled between August 2025 and February 2026. Firoz

UNI Air orders 19 new ATR 72‑600s to boost Taiwan’s domestic connectivity

July 25, 2025

ATR, a leading global manufacturer of regional aircraft, and UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, have formalised a significant agreement to help modernise Taiwan’s domestic aviation market. The deal covers the purchase of 19 ATR 72‑600 turboprop aircraft, along with options for three additional units, marking ATR’s largest single airline order since 2017. The

Rendering of Avolon's A321neo and A330-900 aircraft

Avolon strengthens Airbus partnership with 90-aircraft order

July 24, 2025

Global aviation finance company Avolon has ordered 90 Airbus aircraft comprising 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo jets. This new order increases its total Airbus fleet commitments to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos. Avolon CEO Andy Cronin said the deal reflected “strong confidence in the long-term demand for new aircraft”, adding that Avolon’s scale and financial

Air Cairo will lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft from CALC

CALC to lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft to Air Cairo

July 24, 2025

China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider, has signed a lease agreement with Egyptian carrier Air Cairo for two brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and will support Air Cairo’s ongoing fleet growth and route expansion

R66 helicopter © Robinson Helicopter Company

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

July 24, 2025

magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX’s advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high-energy-density Samson

Teammates in the Composite Spar Shop celebrate the start of 777-8 Freighter production

Boeing begins assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter

July 23, 2025

Boeing has begun production of its new 777‑8 Freighter, with work starting at the company’s Composite Spar Shop in Everett, Washington. Around 100 employees marked the occasion by cheering as operator Casey McDowell drilled the first hole into a wing spar, a traditional Boeing step symbolising the start of major assembly. The initial production work

Aircraft & Engines

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

Infinity Flight Group to add more Cessna Skyhawks to training fleet

Bombardier delivers first Challenger 3500 in Costa Rica

APOC secures engine lease agreement with Condor

DAE, United sign ten-aircraft purchase-and-leaseback deal

UNI Air orders 19 new ATR 72‑600s to boost Taiwan’s domestic connectivity

Avolon strengthens Airbus partnership with 90-aircraft order

CALC to lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft to Air Cairo

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

Boeing begins assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter

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