flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
Qazaq Air has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of two new international routes from Astana, strengthening direct connectivity across Central Asia while adjusting its existing network structure. The airline, which now trades under the Vietjet Qazaqstan brand following its acquisition by Sovico Group, is preparing for the next phase of growth as it transitions toward a low-cost…
Embraer has strengthened its commercial aircraft portfolio with two significant orders announced on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow, securing commitments from Air Côte d’Ivoire and Helvetic Airways for a combined total of seven firm aircraft and multiple purchase options. The new orders reinforce the continued demand for Embraer’s E-Jet and E2-Jet families, which have gained global traction for…
flydubai has taken a major strategic step in its long-term expansion plans by signing an agreement with GE Aerospacefor 60 GEnx-1B engines to power its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services package, reinforcing the airline’s transition into widebody operations for the first time since its…
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier and the country’s leading privately held airline, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total number of 737 MAX aircraft to 12. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing registration UP-B3746 and MSN 61832, arrived directly from Boeing’s Everett facility on 13 November and represents another milestone…
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing and aviation finance companies, has announced a major order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from its existing orderbook. The announcement was made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, further strengthening Avolon’s long-standing partnership with CFM.
Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for October 2025, reporting strong traffic performance despite minor passenger volume declines compared to last year. The group achieved a 5.1% increase in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), reaching 13.5 billion, supported by steady demand in the international segment, which grew by 11.1% year-on-year.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, reported a strong third quarter and nine-month performance for 2025, underscoring its solid financial position and strategic growth trajectory. The company’s results reflect higher asset utilization, disciplined capital deployment, and improved operating efficiency despite a challenging global leasing environment.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reinforced its dominance in the widebody aircraft segment with a landmark order for 65 additional Boeing 777X jets, valued at US$ 38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the most significant commercial aviation deals of the year.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the signing of lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, further strengthening the African flag carrier’s position as a regional leader in fleet modernization and connectivity.
