Avelo Airlines has made a landmark fleet investment with a firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with purchase rights for an additional 50 units. The agreement, announced in Washington D.C., carries a list-price value of $4.4 billion and marks a pivotal moment for both Avelo and Embraer. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.
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.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has executed lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. The transaction reflects the two companies’ longstanding strategic relationship, spanning over a decade, and reinforces their mutual commitment to supporting China’s aviation development.
United Airlines, one of the largest U.S. carriers, has updated its delivery expectations for two major aircraft types. The airline now anticipates receiving its first Airbus A321XLR in summer 2026, a delay from the originally planned January 2026 timeframe. Additionally, the arrival of its first Boeing 737-10 is now forecasted for 2027, further extending the carrier’s wait for the largest variant of the…
Magnetic Group, an Estonian aviation services provider, has released a forecast projecting that hospital shop visits for CFM56 engines will reach parity with core performance restoration (CPR) events by the end of 2027. The shift reflects changing maintenance patterns and aging fleet dynamics within the global narrowbody engine market.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has announced a significant fleet modernization move with a firm order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, along with options for an additional 10 units. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027 and will span over approximately four years. This represents one of the largest regional jet commitments in SAS’s history and signals a transformative shift in its short-haul operations.
SkyWest, one of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, has placed a firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 additional units. The announcement underscores SkyWest’s commitment to fleet renewal and strategic growth, as deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The total order, if fully exercised, carries a list price value…
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.
Air Corsica, the regional French carrier, has unveiled a transformation plan aimed at restoring financial stability by reducing its annual costs by $34 million. As part of this strategy, the airline plans to implement a voluntary departure program affecting 70 employees by 2027, marking a significant operational downsizing.
Star Air, a fast-growing Indian regional airline, has taken delivery of its 10th Embraer E175, signaling continued confidence in regional jet operations. The airline has ambitious plans to add four more E175s by March 2026 and to expand its total fleet to 25 aircraft by March 2027, according to recent announcements.
