Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order results for the first half of 2026, reporting 306 aircraft deliveries, representing a 5.56% decline compared to the 323 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite the drop in deliveries, the European planemaker posted strong new order activity, reflecting continued customer confidence in its aircraft lineup.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
Air Horizont, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-400, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 24706. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-3C1 engines, making it suitable for short- to medium-haul charter and ACMI operations within Europe and surrounding regions.
AerFin, a UK-based aircraft aftermarket specialist, has announced the joint acquisition of four Airbus A320neo aircraft, in collaboration with an undisclosed Middle Eastern investor. These aircraft were originally part of the fleet owned by Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading U.S.-based leasing company.
3TOP Aviation Services, based in the UK, has completed the acquisition of Airbus A319 airframe MSN 2762, formerly operated by Royal Jordanian. The aircraft has been acquired for disassembly, and its components will be harvested to support aftermarket needs.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.
Royal Jordanian has expanded its regional jet fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing serial number 19020180, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s strategic fleet renewal initiative aimed at modernizing regional operations and boosting fuel efficiency.
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier known for its premium economy model on regional routes, has added two new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its growing fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 19020182 and 19020187, are both equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1921G geared turbofan engines.
