Lufthansa is reportedly evaluating the registration of its forthcoming Boeing 787 aircraft in Switzerland, rather than Germany or another EU country, as a strategy to mitigate the impact of ongoing tariffs stemming from trade tensions between the United States and the European Union.
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A serious ground incident at Montreal-Trudeau Airport has resulted in a ground handler sustaining critical injuries during the pushback of a French bee Airbus A350-900, registered F-HREY, bound for Paris-Orly as flight BF5761.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800BCF, identified by serial number 30879. The aircraft is operated by ASL Airlines Ireland and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in the carrier’s expanding logistics network.
The Canadian government has reportedly sold its 6% stake in Air Canada, which it had acquired in 2021 for $350 million as part of a bailout package to support the airline during the COVID-19 pandemic. This move marks a significant development in the relationship between the government and the nation’s flagship carrier.
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline of Morocco, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to place a major aircraft order with Boeing, covering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Simultaneously, Airbus is preparing to secure a smaller order for 20 A220 aircraft, aiming to expand its presence in the North African market.
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, supplied by lessor Azorra, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy and its first partnership with the Florida-based lessor. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 19020185, was handed over during a ceremony at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility in Brazil, attended by executives from Virgin…
AerCap has announced a firm order for 15 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, expanding the company’s already significant investment in next-generation long-haul aircraft and underlining its pivotal role in the global widebody leasing market.
