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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership

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Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…

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China Eastern To Launch World’s Longest Flight

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China Eastern Airlines is preparing to set a new benchmark in ultra-long-haul operations with the announcement of a groundbreaking route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires, scheduled to begin in December 2025. The new service will claim the title of the world’s longest scheduled flight, surpassing all current records in terms of both distance and duration.

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Boeing 777-9 Completes 63-Day Brake Test Program

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Boeing has successfully completed an intensive series of dry runway brake tests on the 777-9 prototype, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing certification program. The testing campaign, which began in March when the prototype WH001 arrived at Clinton-Sherman Airport in Oklahoma, lasted 63 days—more than double the originally planned 30-day schedule.

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DHL AeroLogic To Receive Boeing 777F D-AERB

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DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.

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Amedeo Sells Two Airbus A380s To Emirates

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Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.

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GA Telesis Expands Boeing 777 Disassembly Program

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GA Telesis has initiated the disassembly of another Boeing 777, further cementing its position as the global leader in dismantling the aircraft type. With more 777s disassembled than any other provider, the company continues to build the industry’s largest inventory of Used Serviceable Material (USM) for the platform, ensuring a steady flow of components to the aftermarket.

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Emirates Finalizes Innovative Financing Deal for Two 777 Freighters

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Emirates has taken another decisive step in its fleet expansion strategy by securing a groundbreaking aircraft financing agreement with Emirates NBD for two Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This marks the airline’s first direct, mortgage-style financing structure conducted entirely in the UAE, without reliance on traditional offshore vehicles.

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Qatar Airways Orders 5 B777 Conversions From Mammoth

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Qatar Airways has entered an agreement with Mammoth Freighters (US) for the conversion of five Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into freighters, responding to continued delivery delays of the B777-8F, for which the airline has 34 firm orders and 16 options. The first of the converted aircraft—a B777-200LRMF—is expected to be delivered later in 2025.

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Lufthansa Technik, Air Canada Extend MRO Agreements

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Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

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Austrian Plans E195 Exit And Fleet Shift To B787s

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Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…