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Etihad Airways Reports Record Profit And Passenger Growth

Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, achieving record profitability, passenger numbers, and fleet growth in the first six months of 2025. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier continues to build momentum through network expansion, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer service.

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Copa Airlines Adds Second 737-800BCF via Icelease

Copa Airlines has expanded its cargo operations with the delivery of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at the end of August. The milestone marks the airline’s first transaction with Icelease, signaling a new leasing partnership for the Panamanian flag carrier.

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United Airlines Expands With New 737 MAX 9 Deliveries

United Airlines has accelerated its fleet renewal program with the delivery of five Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in just one week, a rapid pace that underlines the carrier’s ambitious growth strategy. These new additions bring the airline closer to surpassing the size of its current 737-900ER fleet, marking a major shift in the structure of United’s single-aisle…

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Macquarie AirFinance Expands With 30 Boeing 737-8 Orders

Macquarie AirFinance has significantly expanded its commitment to the Boeing 737 MAX, placing an order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The purchase was finalized in July and recorded under an unidentified booking on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, before being confirmed by the lessor.

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Asman Airlines Expands Fleet With Third Dash 8-400 Delivery

Asman Airlines, Kyrgyzstan’s new national carrier, has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its third De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop. The aircraft, formerly operated by Horizon Air, carries the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4452 and is registered as EX-21003. Delivery was confirmed by parent company Airports of Kyrgyzstan, with the aircraft arriving at its home base in Bishkek (Manas) on September 2,…

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Hawaiian Airlines Converts Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10

Hawaiian Airlines, now operating under Alaska Air Group, has revised its fleet plan with a significant adjustment: the conversion of five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner orders into the larger-capacity 787-10 variant. The decision underscores the group’s evolving approach to fleet optimization and capacity planning across its long-haul network.

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Qantas Extends Perth–Rome Route To October 2026

Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.

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Silk Way West Adds Third Boeing 777 Freighter

Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Boeing 777 freighter, registered as VP-BAA, marking another milestone in its fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft joins the two 777Fs already in service, delivered in late 2023, and strengthens the carrier’s position in the global air cargo market.

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Asman Airlines Secures $55M Financing For First Narrowbody Fleet

Asman Airlines, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan, has secured $55 million in financing to expand its fleet with its first narrowbody aircraft. The deal, backed by the Eurasian Development Bank, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, and state-owned OJSC Eldik Bank, will allow the carrier to add either Airbus A320/A321 or Boeing 737NG models to its fleet. The financing agreement is expected to close in September 2025, following…

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Kuwait Airways Resumes Flights to Madrid in October 2025

Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of scheduled flights to Madrid, Spain, beginning October 26, 2025. The national carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuwait and the Spanish capital, with departures set for Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This development reestablishes a key European connection within the airline’s growing global network.