Riyadh Air (Saudi Arabia) is gearing up for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9, identified by serial number 41544. The leased aircraft is a significant addition to Riyadh Air’s growing fleet and will initially be utilized as a technical spare and for crew training purposes.
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Porter Airlines Adds Austin And Chicago O’Hare as part of its continued North American expansion, introducing two new airports and three additional routes in 2026. The growth further strengthens the airline’s presence across Canada and the United States while enhancing connectivity through its Toronto and Ottawa hubs.
Cebu Pacific CEO Mike Szucs has expressed interest in the development of a potential narrowbody airliner by Embraer, highlighting its potential to enhance global aircraft availability and stimulate competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Szucs noted that such an aircraft could be an attractive addition to the market, offering airlines more options and potentially improving supply dynamics.
Green Africa Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR72-500, bearing serial number 852, after facing a year-long delay. This marks a major milestone for the Nigerian airline, which is expanding its fleet with fuel-efficient turboprops to enhance regional connectivity.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, serial number 63388, on lease and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The delivery marks another step in the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.
COMAC C919 Demand Grows Amid Production Struggles Chinese carriers are showing heightened interest in the narrow-body jet, even as COMAC grapples with stepped-down delivery targets and persistent supply chain constraints.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 538, powered by Trent XWB-97 engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. This aircraft marks another step in JAL’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet and enhance efficiency on transcontinental routes.
