Emirates has completed a 12-year Shariah-compliant French lease financing to support the acquisition of two new Airbus A350-900 aircraft in 2026, in a transaction involving Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB). The financing combines two structures traditionally arranged separately, adapting the features of a French lease to comply with […]
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) is investing more than S$2 billion in new long-haul cabin products across all four travel classes, with the first installations scheduled for the second half of 2027. The new first-class, business-class, premium-economy and economy-class products will be introduced progressively on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft, as well
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Rolls-Royce has announced a £19.3 million investment in its highly specialised Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham, supported by a £2 million grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The combined £21.3 million investment will enhance the facility’s capability and productivity. ABCF manufactures some of the world’s most advanced turbine blades for
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350 aircraft. Registered HB-IFB, the A350-900 is the latest addition to the airline’s long-haul fleet. Unlike its sister aircraft, HB-IFA, which features the special “Wanderlust” livery, the newly delivered aircraft—named Delémont—wears the classic SWISS paint scheme. HB-IFB is scheduled to enter commercial service
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MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for two Airbus A350F freighters. The A350F will become a key part of MNG’s future fleet, bringing the advantages of next-generation cargo aircraft to its operations. This move marks a strategic step forward for MNG
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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
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Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May
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Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a global aircraft asset manager, has delivered one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on long-term lease to Air France. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Turbofan engines, is part of a multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between ACG and Air France. This delivery marks ACG’s first lease agreement with an airline to include sustainability-linked
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Turkish Airlines, has announced a new order for ten additional A350-900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to one announced in August for four A350-900s. Turkish Airlines already operates a fleet of 14 A350-900s. “With greater range capability, passenger capacity and comfort, the A350 is the perfect
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