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Etihad Joins Airbus A330neo Programme With New Leases

Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its long-term fleet strategy by joining the Airbus A330neo programme through a new lease agreement with Avolon. Announced during the Dubai Airshow, the deal includes the lease of nine Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking Etihad’s entry into Airbus’s newest-generation widebody platform. In addition to these widebodies, Etihad will also lease four A320neo family aircraft, supporting…

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Qazaq Air Launches New International Routes From Astana

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…

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Embraer Secures New Orders From Air Côte d’Ivoire And Helvetic

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…

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Flydubai Orders GEnx-1B Engines For Boeing 787-9 Fleet

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…

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SCAT Airlines Expands Boeing 737 MAX Fleet to 12 Aircraft

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…

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Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777X Jets Worth $38 Billion at Dubai Airshow

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.

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CDB Aviation Leases Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s to Ethiopian Airlines

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.

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Etihad Airways Awaits Delivery of New Airbus A321neo

Etihad Airways is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its strategic investment in next-generation aircraft that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The upcoming jet, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12791, represents another addition to Etihad’s modern and fuel-efficient narrowbody fleet.

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Lufthansa City Airlines Awaits Delivery of New Airbus A320neo

Lufthansa City Airlines is preparing to welcome a new Airbus A320neo as part of its ongoing fleet expansion, reinforcing its role within the Lufthansa Group as a key operator for short- and medium-haul European routes. The upcoming aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12778, represents another milestone in the airline’s modernization and capacity growth strategy.

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Frontier Airlines Awaits Delivery of New Airbus A320neo

Frontier Airlines is preparing to expand its all-Airbus fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, continuing its strategy of operating one of the most fuel-efficient and modern narrowbody fleets in North America. The incoming aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12900 and registration N409FR, represents another step in the carrier’s long-term capacity growth and fleet modernization program.