Pattaya Airways, a Thailand-based regional cargo carrier, is preparing to induct its third aircraft, an ATR72-500F, into its fleet under a dry lease agreement during Q2 2026. The airline is also actively soliciting offers for additional leased aircraft, signaling an expansion strategy in response to rising regional cargo demand.
Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order results for the first half of 2026, reporting 306 aircraft deliveries, representing a 5.56% decline compared to the 323 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite the drop in deliveries, the European planemaker posted strong new order activity, reflecting continued customer confidence in its aircraft lineup.
Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.
Royal Air Maroc is preparing for a significant expansion of its cargo operations, with plans to double its freighter fleet by 2026. A key part of this growth strategy includes the acquisition of a Boeing 737 Freighter (B737F), expected to enter service in mid-2026.
Breeze Airways (US), led by CEO David Neeleman, is actively planning for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in 2026. The airline is optimistic about this next phase of growth following its first profitable quarter earlier in 2025.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has exercised options for nine Boeing B737-7 aircraft during the first four months of 2025. The newly firmed orders are scheduled for delivery in 2026, as part of the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55350, from U.S.-based lessor Azorra, marking the sixth A220 aircraft to join its fleet. This delivery is the first of three aircraft the airline is scheduled to receive from Azorra by 2026, as part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul and modernize its narrowbody fleet.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has unveiled plans to expand its narrowbody freighter fleet to as many as 12 aircraft by the end of 2025, with further ambitions to add up to 10 more aircraft in 2026. The move reflects the airline’s proactive approach to scaling cargo capacity amid growing demand for regional and medium-haul logistics services.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has executed a repurchase of $3.5 million face value in Senior PIK Toggle Notes due in 2026. These notes were issued as part of the company’s global Medium Term Note (MTN) program, aimed at raising flexible financing from capital markets.
