Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Aviation Group, has officially received its second Airbus A330-200P2F, further strengthening its growing freighter operations. The delivery underlines the carrier’s continued role in supporting China’s expanding air cargo market, particularly amid the country’s increasing reliance on converted widebody freighters to handle growing logistics demand.
Air Cambodia has announced plans to expand its fleet with Chinese-built COMAC C909 regional jets, signing a memorandum of understanding in China on September 9, 2025. The agreement covers 10 firm orders and provides an option for 10 more, potentially bringing the total acquisition to 20 aircraft.
AirAsia is exploring a potential fleet expansion with the COMAC C919, marking what could become a historic order for the Chinese-built narrowbody aircraft. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, AirAsia’s parent company, revealed during the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong that the group is in active discussions with COMAC to acquire the type. If finalized, this would make AirAsia the first foreign…
Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.
JetSMART is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, further supporting the carrier’s ambitious growth strategy across South America. The aircraft, identified as MSN 12620 and set to carry the registration CC-DIX, will strengthen JetSMART’s position as one of the region’s leading ultra-low-cost carriers.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) has completed its first delivery of a PW1127G-JM engine to Group Engine Management GmbH (GEM) in July 2025, providing critical support for the Lufthansa Group airlines fleet. The transaction marks a milestone in SAEL’s expansion as a trusted lessor of advanced powerplants and in GEM’s strategy of securing timely access to key spare engines.
Boeing and Airbus have released their latest performance figures, revealing a competitive but uneven race between the two aerospace giants. Boeing achieved its best August since 2018, delivering 57 aircraft, but it still fell short of Airbus, which handed over 61 aircraft during the same month.
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, MSN 2086, registration TU-TRG, the first widebody aircraft to join its fleet. The delivery marks a major milestone in the airline’s growth strategy as it prepares to expand beyond Africa into Europe, the Middle East, and…
Air Canada has unveiled a major international expansion for summer 2026, adding new destinations and restoring important routes across Europe and Asia. The announcement highlights the airline’s strategy of leveraging its trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific hubs to capture growing demand in leisure and business travel while enhancing cargo capabilities.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to expand its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A330-900neo, bearing MSN 2014. The aircraft, sourced directly from Airbus, is part of Delta’s broader strategy to modernize its long-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
