Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aviation leasing company based in the UAE, has announced plans to acquire 10 narrowbody, next-generation aircraft, with the total portfolio valued at approximately $500 million.
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Air New Zealand has revealed that it does not expect significant improvements in aircraft availability until 2026, citing ongoing challenges with its fleet of Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A320neo aircraft. These availability issues have impacted the carrier’s operational capacity and ability to meet growing passenger demand.
FedEx Express, the global cargo carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing serial number 67541. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and will bolster the airline’s capacity to handle growing cargo demand across its international network.
Setna iO, a US-based aviation company specializing in aftermarket aircraft components, has announced the purchase of a CFM56-7B engine for immediate teardown. This acquisition will bolster Setna iO’s ability to provide high-quality spare parts and components to its global customer base, ensuring reliable support for airline and MRO operations.
My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has announced ambitious plans to quadruple its freighter fleet to 20 aircraft by the end of 2026. This rapid expansion underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing demand in the global air cargo market.
9 Air, a Chinese low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, featuring serial number 61374. This latest addition to the fleet is equipped with advanced LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, renowned for their efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
