QantasLink Upgrades WA Fleet With Wi-Fi And Embraer E190s as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at modernising regional air services across Western Australia and strengthening support for the state’s critical resources sector. The initiative focuses on both cabin enhancements and fleet renewal within QantasLink’s Network Aviation operation.
QantasLink has announced a multi-million-dollar investment program to upgrade its Western Australia fleet, combining cabin enhancements across its Airbus aircraft with the introduction of Embraer E190 jets to replace long-serving Fokker 100 aircraft.
BBN Airlines Indonesia is preparing for the next stage of its fleet and operational expansion in 2026 with the planned introduction of three Airbus A320-200 aircraft, adding a second narrowbody type alongside its existing Boeing 737-800 fleet.
Air Astana Group has secured long-term component support for its narrowbody fleet after signing a Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) agreement with AJW Group, covering aircraft operated by both the mainline carrier and its low-cost subsidiary, FlyArystan.
Avolon, one of the world’s most prominent aviation leasing companies, has expanded its partnership with Centrum Air through a new agreement to lease five Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The deal, revealed during the Dubai Airshow, marks another key step in Centrum Air’s ongoing fleet expansion and reinforces Avolon’s growing role in supplying next-generation aircraft to fast-growing airlines…
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and Kazan (Russia). The inaugural service marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s growing operations from its Ras Al Khaimah hub, expanding connectivity between the UAE and key Russian cities.
JetBlue has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet, closing a chapter on nearly two decades of service and finalizing its transition to a next-generation all-Airbus narrowbody lineup. The final E190 revenue flight, operated on September 9, 2025, flew between New York JFK and Boston Logan, the same cities that launched JetBlue’s E190 service back in 2005.
Starflyer, the Japanese premium low-cost carrier, has officially taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, expanding its all-A320 fleet. The aircraft, registered JA30MC, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12649 and is an A320-251N variant powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines.
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
Air China made notable adjustments to its fleet during June 2025, adding one Boeing 737 while retiring three Airbus A320 series aircraft. These updates brought the airline’s total active fleet to 934 aircraft by the end of the month, reflecting an ongoing strategy of fleet optimization amid evolving market conditions.
