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WestJet Places Largest-Ever Boeing Order With 67 Aircraft

WestJet has announced its largest aircraft order to date, committing to purchase 67 new Boeing jets as part of a major fleet expansion plan. This record-breaking transaction brings the Canadian airline’s firm order book to 123 aircraft, reinforcing its growth strategy both domestically and internationally.

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Macquarie AirFinance Expands With 30 Boeing 737-8 Orders

Macquarie AirFinance has significantly expanded its commitment to the Boeing 737 MAX, placing an order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The purchase was finalized in July and recorded under an unidentified booking on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, before being confirmed by the lessor.

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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10

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.

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CMA CGM Becomes Launch Customer For Airbus A350F

CMA CGM has officially taken the role of launch customer for the Airbus A350F freighter, following the cancellation of seven aircraft orders by Air Lease Corporation. The French shipping and logistics giant confirmed its position in a recent LinkedIn post, highlighting its commitment to operating eight A350Fs through its dedicated air cargo subsidiary, CMA CGM Air Cargo.

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Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Additional Boeing 777-9 Aircraft

Cathay Pacific has announced a significant fleet expansion with a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35 units. The move reinforces Cathay’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet while preparing for the growing demand in international air travel across its global network.

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Wizz Air Cuts A321XLR Order Amid Abu Dhabi Exit

Wizz Air has significantly reduced its order for Airbus A321XLR aircraft, trimming its original commitment from 47 to just 10–15 units, according to statements made during the carrier’s most recent earnings call. The move, labeled a “conversion” rather than a cancellation, comes as Wizz Air prepares to shut down its Abu Dhabi-based unit in September, marking a major strategic retreat from…

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EX-IM Bank Approves $297M For TAAG’s B787-10 Acquisition

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.