ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has confirmed a firm order for 15 Embraer E190-E2 regional jets, with options for an additional 5 aircraft, marking a significant move in its long-term fleet strategy. Deliveries will begin in fiscal year 2028 and continue through 2032. The deal was announced at the airshow, though the specific group subsidiary slated to…
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian carrier backed by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a critical step in building its long-haul, full-service fleet. The agreement includes the option to increase the order to 50 aircraft, showcasing the airline’s ambitious growth trajectory.
ANA All Nippon Airways (Japan) remains tight-lipped about which specific division will operate its recently ordered 20 E190-E2 regional jets, according to a statement from President Shinichi Inoue. Speaking to industry observers, Inoue said, “Now is not the right time to talk about it,” leaving open questions about how the new aircraft will be integrated into ANA’s broader…
IndiGo (India) has announced plans to terminate its damp lease of two B777-300ER aircraft operated in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. The decision was confirmed after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a three-month extension, setting the final lease end date as 31 August 2025.
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to cancel its order for 25 Boeing 737-10 aircraft as part of a strategic decision to center its short-haul fleet around Airbus aircraft. The move finalizes a shift that began following the resolution of a high-profile legal dispute with Airbus related to paint surface issues on the A350.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will postpone the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet by approximately one year, in response to ongoing delivery delays of the Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. This decision will allow JAL to maintain its long-haul service capacity without significant disruption to its global route network.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has reported a strong financial performance for fiscal year 2024, which ended on March 31, 2025. The Japanese aviation group recorded operating revenue of $15.6 billion, marking a strong recovery and growth compared to previous years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lufthansa is reportedly evaluating the registration of its forthcoming Boeing 787 aircraft in Switzerland, rather than Germany or another EU country, as a strategy to mitigate the impact of ongoing tariffs stemming from trade tensions between the United States and the European Union.
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Asia, has suspended the planned sale of 10 Boeing B787-8 aircraft, citing the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The decision underscores how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly influencing commercial aviation transactions.
Central Airlines, a cargo carrier based in China, is shifting its fleet strategy by moving away from narrowbody freighters and transitioning toward larger widebody aircraft. The airline is now looking to sell its remaining B737-300F aircraft as part of this transition, signaling a broader realignment of its operational priorities toward long-haul and higher-capacity routes.
