AirAsia Nears Major Airbus A220 Jet Acquisition
AirAsia Nears Major Airbus A220 Jet Acquisition as the Southeast Asian low-cost carrier prepares a significant expansion and diversification of its fleet strategy.
Qatar Airways Prepares For A350-1000 Deliveries
Qatar Airways Prepares For A350-1000 Deliveries as the airline continues the expansion and renewal of its long-haul fleet with two additional next-generation widebody aircraft.
Fortress Leads $500 Million Credit Facility for Blue Raven
Fortress Leads $500 Million Credit Facility for Blue Raven, marking a significant financing transaction within the aerospace and defense services market and underscoring continued investor appetite for contracted, mission-critical aviation and defense platforms.
Spirit Airlines in Talks with Castlelake Amid Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines in Talks with Castlelake Amid Bankruptcy, as the U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier explores strategic options to stabilize its business and secure long-term financing while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in under a year.
Air Europa Finalizes Airbus A350-900 Order
Air Europa Finalizes Airbus A350-900 Order, officially completing the Memorandum of Understanding covering 40 Airbus A350-900 aircraft that was originally signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement was finalized during the Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid, marking a major milestone in the Spanish carrier’s long-term fleet renewal strategy.
Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration
Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration, marking a significant milestone in the restructuring of Russian airline fleets following changes in international leasing arrangements. According to ch-aviation research, the Russian flag carrier has now fully acquired ownership of all Airbus A320-200 aircraft that were previously operated under lease agreements with foreign lessors.
Kuwait Airways Expands Summer 2026 Route Network
Kuwait Airways Expands Summer 2026 Route Network as part of its seasonal growth strategy, reinforcing the national carrier’s commitment to offering a broader range of leisure and cultural destinations while enhancing passenger experience ahead of peak travel demand. The expansion will commence in June 2026 and is supported by promotional fare incentives aimed at stimulating outbound…
Airlink And SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Three-Year Partnership
Airlink And SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Three-Year Partnership, marking a significant commitment by the aviation leasing sector to long-term humanitarian engagement and disaster response support worldwide.
Airlines | Crisis | Management
Porter Airlines Dispatchers Ratify First Collective Agreement
Porter Airlines Dispatchers Ratify First Collective Agreement, confirming a significant milestone in labor relations between the airline and its flight dispatchers, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA).
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines Orders Nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners as Africa’s largest carrier continues to expand its long-haul network and modernize its fleet with next-generation widebody aircraft.