Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a new contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana, marking a significant return of the manufacturer to the West African country with a diversified rotary-wing fleet solution. The agreement covers the supply of two H175M helicopters, alongside one ACH175 and one ACH160, with deliveries scheduled to begin from 2026.
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a wide-ranging expansion plan that significantly elevates Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport as a core pillar of its future network and operational strategy. The initiative includes the construction of a new maintenance and engineering facility and the launch of multiple new international routes, marking a deliberate shift toward decentralizing operations away from Lisbon.
BBN Airlines Indonesia is preparing for the next stage of its fleet and operational expansion in 2026 with the planned introduction of three Airbus A320-200 aircraft, adding a second narrowbody type alongside its existing Boeing 737-800 fleet.
Air Astana Group has secured long-term component support for its narrowbody fleet after signing a Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) agreement with AJW Group, covering aircraft operated by both the mainline carrier and its low-cost subsidiary, FlyArystan.
AerCap Signs A330neo Purchase And Leaseback With Virgin Atlantic, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest aircraft lessor while supporting Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal strategy. The transaction covers six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft sourced directly from Virgin Atlantic’s open orderbook, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through the fourth…
Airbus Appoints Matthieu Louvot as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant leadership transition within one of the group’s most strategic divisions. The appointment will take effect on 1 April 2026, with Louvot reporting directly to Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, and joining the company’s Executive Committee.
Pegasus Airlines Secures Financing for Eight Airbus A321neo, marking a key step in the carrier’s aggressive fleet and network expansion strategy as it prepares for continued growth across Europe and the Middle East. The decision follows formal board approval to proceed with financing arrangements for the aircraft, which are scheduled to join the fleet by…
Airbus Delivers 793 Commercial Aircraft in 2025, marking a solid year of performance for the European manufacturer amid a complex global operating environment. The total deliveries, made to 91 customers worldwide, represent a 4% year-on-year increase and slightly exceed the company’s revised delivery expectations for the year.
Etihad Airways Launches First-Ever Middle East–Luxembourg Route, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve Luxembourg with nonstop flights. The new service will connect Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg directly from 29 October 2026, strengthening air links between Europe and the Gulf region.
Batik Air A320-214 Suffers Nose Gear Failure During Landing (MSN 7644) after the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical malfunction while attempting to land at Sultan Thaha Jambi Airport in Indonesia. The incident occurred during the landing phase, when the aircraft’s nose landing gear unexpectedly rotated 90 degrees, creating a potentially hazardous situation.
