Boeing Confirms Delivery Timeline For Kazakh AirlinesBoeing has formally announced delivery dates for new long-haul and medium-haul aircraft destined for Kazakhstan’s growing airline sector, marking a significant development for both Air Astana and Vietjet Qazaqstan. The confirmation was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, with Boeing Vice President of Sales and Marketing Paul Righi outlining precise handover schedules for…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked another major milestone in its record year of expansion with the launch of four new international routes — Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong— all inaugurated within a span of three days. These new services significantly enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global aviation hub, connecting…
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.
Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.
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.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented the design of a new widebody passenger aircraft that aims to compete directly with Boeing’s highly successful 787 Dreamliner. The move underscores Russia’s continued push to strengthen its domestic aviation industry and reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft amid sanctions and supply restrictions.
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.
Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…
United Airlines has confirmed plans to retire all 37 of its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft by December 2027, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in the airline’s transatlantic history. These aircraft, introduced in 1991, have served United for over three decades, becoming essential to its long-haul operations. However, with the average fleet age approaching 28 years, the airline is…
