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Sedena Seeks $1 Billion for Mexicana’s 20 E2 Aircraft Purchase

The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.

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Hainan Airlines to Acquire 40 ARJ21-700s for Urumqi Air from 2025

Hainan Airlines Holding Co., based in China, has announced plans to acquire 40 COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft in a deal valued up to $1.5 billion. These aircraft are intended for Urumqi Air, a Hainan Airlines subsidiary, with deliveries spanning from 2025 through 2032. The ARJ21-700, developed by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), is a regional jet well-suited for domestic routes, particularly in less…