Air Europa has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number 62522. This aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, enhancing the airline’s capacity and fuel efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Kuwait Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 2093. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and forms part of the airline’s strategy to modernize its long-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
EgyptAir, the national flag carrier of Egypt, has confirmed a firm order for an additional six Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing long-haul fleet modernization and expansion strategy. This new commitment brings EgyptAir’s total order for the A350-900 to 16 aircraft, positioning the airline for improved operational efficiency and enhanced passenger experience on international routes.
StarLux Airlines, the Taiwan-based premium carrier, is reportedly close to placing an order for nearly 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion. This move would represent a significant investment in the airline’s long-haul growth ambitions, further positioning it as a key player in transpacific and intercontinental markets.
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.
Sichuan Airlines (China) has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A350-900 aircraft, serial number 649. This aircraft is powered by advanced Trent XWB-84 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier, has confirmed its intention to phase out its Airbus A340-600 fleet by spring 2026. This move comes as part of the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy and coincides with the progressive introduction of Boeing 787-9 aircraft into its widebody operations.
China Airlines has announced a significant order with Boeing for 14 next-generation 777X aircraft, including 10 777-9 passenger jets and 4 777-8 freighters (777-8F). The Taiwanese carrier also secured purchase options for an additional 5 777-9s and 4 777-8Fs, solidifying its long-term fleet modernization and cargo expansion plans.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.
