Embraer’s long-standing collaboration with the Netherlands in the defense and technology sectors. Announced in Rotterdam, the new cooperation agreements were formalized under the existing Industrial Participation framework between Embraer and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, underscoring the manufacturer’s commitment to expanding innovation and joint technological development in Europe.
MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.
Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and defense, is advancing its strategic footprint in Europe by establishing long-term industrial cooperation with Lithuania, following the country’s selection of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in June 2025. The initiative strengthens Lithuania’s defense capabilities while contributing to its broader industrial and technological development goals.
Magnetic Line, a Netherlands-based MRO services provider and part of Magnetic Group, has entered into a two-year line maintenance agreement with Oman Air. The contract covers support for the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations powered by GEnx engines, based out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, effective from 01 July 2025.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is experiencing significant delays in the delivery of its Airbus A350 aircraft, with revised schedules now reflecting a 6 to 12 month setback. The delays are attributed to persistent supply chain disruptionsimpacting aircraft production, a challenge affecting multiple operators globally.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has officially taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, with manufacturer serial number 12600. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A30 engines and represents a significant milestone in the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization efforts.
Aeroitalia has strengthened its international connectivity by signing a strategic interline agreement with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM. This multilateral pact marks a major step in Aeroitalia’s global integration strategy, allowing the Italian carrier to offer seamless connections across transatlantic and intra-European routes via the extensive networks of its new partners.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease, based in the Netherlands, has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transactionwith Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine. The transaction was finalized in April 2025 and adds to SMBC’s growing portfolio of engine leasing deals in the North American market.
