Azorra has completed the acquisition of 12 Airbus A220-300 aircraft from EGYPTAIR, marking a key milestone in the carrier’s fleet transformation programme. The aircraft were purchased in February 2024 as part of EGYPTAIR’s strategic fleet renewal efforts. The twelfth and final aircraft has now been delivered to Breeze Airways. Capt. Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO
Honeywell has delivered the first three TPE331-12B turboprop engines for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft programme. The delivery supports the Indian Air Force’s HTT-40 programme and aligns with India’s wider efforts to strengthen domestic aerospace manufacturing, assembly and long-term support capabilities. The TPE331-12B engine brings a proven track record to the HTT-40,
Aero-Dienst GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADAC SE, will add a second Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft to its fleet for dedicated medevac operations. The aircraft will support ADAC’s global patient repatriation and air ambulance services, building on the established partnership between Bombardier Defense and Aero-Dienst/ADAC. The addition further reinforces their shared focus on high-quality
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs for 12 multirole helicopters, comprising seven H160s and five H145s, under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The investment is aimed at strengthening Romania’s civil protection, emergency response and public safety capabilities while supporting wider European security and rescue frameworks.
Britten-Norman has reached a significant stage in its effort to restore full Islander aircraft production to the UK, with the first aircraft from its reshored manufacturing line now 75% complete at the company’s Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, destined for the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), will be the first
General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has unveiled the Do228 NXT, the next generation of the iconic Dornier 228, during a roll-out ceremony at its Oberpfaffenhofen facility. The event marked the first public presentation of a newly manufactured German aircraft series in many years, underlining its significance for both the country’s aerospace industry and defence sector.
IAT Leasing has acquired two 2009-vintage Boeing 737 aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), comprising one 737-800 and one 737-700, both on lease to WestJet. The aircraft were purchased on behalf of funds managed by two existing US investors through a co-investment structure, marking the first use of this model for an aircraft acquisition on
Riyadh Air has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a significant milestone as the Saudi Arabian carrier moves closer to launching commercial operations. The arrival of the airline’s first custom-built aircraft represents a major step in the development of both Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation ambitions. Tony Douglas, Chief
Embraer and Azorra have signed a new agreement for 15 additional E195-E2 aircraft, along with purchase rights for a further 15 jets, deepening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The latest order increases Azorra’s firm commitment for the E2 family from 39 to 54 aircraft, highlighting continued confidence in the market for fuel-efficient small
Norwegian has agreed to purchase a Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to the airline, marking another step in its fleet ownership strategy. The transaction is intended to strengthen Norwegian’s future fleet position, improve financial flexibility and increase aircraft ownership in support of long-term operational and strategic growth. It is also expected to reduce overall
