Fly91 Signs Lease For Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft as the Indian regional carrier continues to build scale with the addition of its fifth and sixth aircraft through lease agreements with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The latest fleet expansion underscores Fly91’s focus on deploying modern turboprop capacity tailored to short-haul and regional connectivity within its operating network.
Emirates Delays Airbus A350-1000 Order Over Engine Concerns as the airline reassesses its long-haul fleet expansion strategy amid ongoing reliability and durability questions surrounding the aircraft’s powerplant. The decision underscores Emirates’ long-standing emphasis on operational performance and technical maturity when committing to major fleet investments.
Pentagon Awards Boeing B-52 Re-Engine Contract as the U.S. Air Force moves into the execution phase of a long-term modernization program designed to keep the iconic bomber operational well into the 2050s. The newly awarded contract, valued at roughly $2.04 billion, covers the installation and testing of new engines on two aircraft that will serve as…
Jetstar Prepares For Airbus A321neo Delivery as the airline readies another next-generation narrowbody to support capacity growth and cost efficiency across its short- and medium-haul network. The upcoming aircraft reflects Jetstar’s continued focus on operating high-density, fuel-efficient aircraft tailored to leisure-driven markets and price-sensitive demand.
Wizz Air Malta Prepares For Airbus A321neo Delivery as the carrier readies another high-capacity narrowbody to join its growing fleet, reinforcing the group’s continued focus on efficiency, density, and network flexibility. The upcoming addition underlines Wizz Air Malta’s role within the wider Wizz Air Group as a platform for modern, fuel-efficient aircraft optimized for short- and…
Southwest Airlines Prepares For Boeing 737-8 MAX Delivery as the carrier readies another aircraft to join its all-Boeing narrowbody fleet, reinforcing its long-standing single-type operating philosophy. The upcoming delivery highlights the airline’s continued focus on fleet consistency, operational efficiency, and capacity optimization within the domestic and near-international market.
airBaltic Receives New Airbus A220-300 as the Latvian carrier continues to reinforce its single-fleet strategy with the arrival of another aircraft at its Riga base. The latest delivery reflects the airline’s long-term approach to fleet standardization and operational flexibility, built around the Airbus A220 platform. The newly delivered Airbus A220-300, registered as YL-BTB with manufacturer serial number 55416, is powered…
Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal signals a major strategic move in the aircraft engine leasing market, as Willis Lease Finance Corporation partners with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to scale investment into high-demand propulsion assets. The partnership plans to deploy more than $1 billion over the next two years, targeting both current and next-generation aircraft engines.
American Airlines is set to introduce a new A321neo , MSN 12348, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A33X engines and configured with 20 business and 135 economy seats as part of its ongoing single-aisle fleet modernization efforts.
Wizz Air is finalizing the introduction of a new Airbus A321neo XLR, strengthening its long-range narrowbody capabilities as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft carries MSN 12655, will be registered 9H-XLC, and is equipped with PW1133GR-JM engines in a high-density 239Y configuration.
