Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Boeing 777 freighter, registered as VP-BAA, marking another milestone in its fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft joins the two 777Fs already in service, delivered in late 2023, and strengthens the carrier’s position in the global air cargo market.
BOC Aviation Limited has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase three new-generation aircraft—two Airbus A321neo and one Airbus A320neo—for long-term lease to South American ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART Airlines. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027, will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, highlighting the lessor’s focus on providing modern and fuel-efficient fleet solutions.
Air France has inaugurated its first Embraer 190 with a fully redesigned travel cabin, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy. On September 1, 2025, flight AF1602, operated by regional subsidiary HOP!, departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hamburg, showcasing the upgraded cabin to passengers across both Business and Economy classes.
Madagascar’s Ministry of Justice has arrested 22 individuals linked to the illegal transfer of five Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft to Iran in July 2025. Among those detained are senior officials from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, individuals tied to India-based Udaan Aviation, and employees of several local companies. The arrests follow allegations of forgery and corruption that enabled Iranian carriers—restricted by Western sanctions—to acquire additional…
Delta Air Lines is advancing its fleet modernization strategy with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12694, is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation narrowbodies.
IndiGo is set to further expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, marking another step in the airline’s ongoing growth strategy. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12597, is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, renowned for their fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has achieved a major milestone in the global freighter conversion market by securing certification for its 777-300ERSF program, also known as “The Big Twin.” More than five years after its launch, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) granted the long-awaited Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), making it the first 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program to…
The United States Air Force (USAF) is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing E-7A, a highly advanced airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, designed to replace aging E-3 Sentry models and strengthen the Air Force’s situational awareness capabilities. The new unit is identified with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68738, marking another important step in the USAF’s…
