China’s Air White Whale expects the first deliveries of its W5000 twin-turboprop cargo drones by 2026, contingent on obtaining airworthiness certification from China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA).
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Qatar Airways has received a new Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1582, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The widebody aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing effort to bolster capacity across its global medium- and long-haul network.
Air China has strengthened its domestic fleet with the delivery of a C919 aircraft, marked by serial number 00027 and powered by LEAP-1C30 engines. This move further solidifies the airline’s position as a key player in China’s rapidly evolving aviation market.
Luxair, the national carrier of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two additional E195-E2 jets, bringing its total order to six aircraft. Luxair’s first E195-E2, part of its 2023 order, is scheduled for delivery in early 2026, while the new order secures additional delivery slots in 2027. The airline also retains three purchase rights for future expansions.
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a major aircraft order with Boeing, covering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Simultaneously, Airbus is preparing to secure a smaller order for 20 A220 aircraft, aiming to expand its presence in the North African market.
United Airlines has strengthened its fleet with the addition of one Boeing 737-8, serial 67637, powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. The delivery aligns with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft.
Comac has unveiled plans to significantly expand its C919 program with two new versions of the aircraft while revising the entry-into-service timeline for its long-range widebody project, the C929. At the Paris Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer disclosed its intention to introduce a shortened 160-seat variant of the C919 specifically designed for “hot and high” operational…
