Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are taking a bold step toward sustainable aviation by announcing a new joint venture focused on developing fully electric hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems.
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SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has announced the delivery of the first Airbus A220-300, serial 55318, to Breeze Airways, a rapidly expanding US-based airline. This aircraft is the first of three A220-300s scheduled for delivery under their leasing agreement.
Breeze Airways (US) has announced plans to operate its Embraer E190/E195 fleet until mid-2026, after which the carrier will shift its focus to the A220 aircraft. While the Embraer jets will continue serving regular routes for the next few years, they will eventually be retained exclusively for charter operations before being completely phased out.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
The Latvian national carrier airBaltic has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and operational excellence by highlighting its extensive AirBaltic Recurrent Training Programme Enhances Crew Safety Standards, which is undertaken annually by more than one thousand pilots and cabin crew members. The programme, conducted at the airline’s state-of-the-art training centre in Riga, ensures that every crew member maintains the…
LATAM Airlines Group is advancing its aggressive fleet renewal with a landmark US$505 million financing deal, including its largest sustainability-linked tranche to date, as it gears up to add 11 new-generation jets amid volatile markets and persistently high fuel costs.
Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with the upcoming luxury carrier Magnifica Air for a total of six new Airbus aircraft, comprising four Airbus A220-300s and two Airbus A321-200neos. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027, supporting Magnifica Air’s launch plans and entry into the premium air travel market.
