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Air Canada Launches Major Fleet Upgrade Across North America

Air Canada Launches Major Fleet Upgrade Across North AmericaAir Canada has unveiled its most extensive fleet and cabin modernization program to date, introducing a unified onboard experience across Air Canada, Rouge, and Air Canada Express. The multi-year initiative focuses on upgraded interiors, next-generation technology, and enhanced comfort, forming a key part of the airline’s strategy to…

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Boeing Confirms Delivery Timeline For Kazakh Airlines

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…

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EgyptAir To Add Three Airbus A350-900s

EgyptAir is set to expand its long-haul fleet with the addition of three Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a sale-and-leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation, marking a significant step in the airline’s widebody modernization strategy. The aircraft, which will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, are scheduled to begin delivery in 2025 under long-term operating and finance leases.

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Etihad Joins Airbus A330neo Programme With New Leases

Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its long-term fleet strategy by joining the Airbus A330neo programme through a new lease agreement with Avolon. Announced during the Dubai Airshow, the deal includes the lease of nine Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking Etihad’s entry into Airbus’s newest-generation widebody platform. In addition to these widebodies, Etihad will also lease four A320neo family aircraft, supporting…

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Scoot Adds Boeing 787-8 Serial 60265 To Fleet

Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.

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Amazon Buys First A330-300 For Freighter Use

Amazon has completed the purchase of its first Airbus A330-300, serial number 1359, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. This acquisition is seen as part of Amazon’s broader strategy to diversify and reinforce its logistics and air cargo capabilities through direct aircraft ownership.

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Holger Sindemann Appointed GM Of N3 Engine Overhaul

N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the Germany-based joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik for engine maintenance, has named Holger Sindemann as its new Director and General Manager. Sindemann assumes the role on behalf of Rolls-Royce, succeeding Carsten Behrens, who has stepped down after a three-year tenure as planned.

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STARLUX Airlines Orders Five A350F Freighters

STARLUX Airlines (Taiwan) has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional five A350F freighters, reinforcing its commitment to fleet modernization and expanding its cargo capacity. The new freighters will be powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, which offer superior fuel efficiency and performance.