flydubai has taken a major strategic step in its long-term expansion plans by signing an agreement with GE Aerospacefor 60 GEnx-1B engines to power its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services package, reinforcing the airline’s transition into widebody operations for the first time since its…
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement for a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola. This transaction represents Avolon’s first aircraft placed with TAAG, underscoring the lessor’s expanding footprint in the African market. The aircraft was officially delivered at the…
Turkish Airlines has finalized a historic order with Boeing for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, marking the flag carrier’s largest-ever widebody purchase. The agreement includes 35 787-9s, 15 787-10s, and options for 25 more 787s, securing a major step in the airline’s growth and fleet modernization strategy. This new order supports over 123,000 U.S. jobs tied to Boeing’s production and supply chain.
China Southern Airlines has officially launched an online auction for several of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, marking a strategic move to phase out older, less efficient widebody aircraft from its fleet. The auction, which will remain open until September 25, 2025, is hosted on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange and includes aircraft delivered between 2013 and 2014, each powered…
WestJet has announced its largest aircraft order to date, committing to purchase 67 new Boeing jets as part of a major fleet expansion plan. This record-breaking transaction brings the Canadian airline’s firm order book to 123 aircraft, reinforcing its growth strategy both domestically and internationally.
Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.
Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.
Lufthansa has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fitted with the airline’s new Allegris cabin product, which represents a major step forward in customer experience across all travel classes. The aircraft, registered as D-ABPF, arrived in Frankfurt on August 30 following its delivery flight from Seattle.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly established airline, will commence daily flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy. The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to offering a modern and premium travel experience as part of its Winter 2025 (W25) schedule.
A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is…
