Emirates, the Dubai-based global carrier, has received a new Boeing 777 Freighter, serial number 68619, further expanding its dedicated cargo fleet. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, the industry standard for B777F aircraft, delivering high thrust and reliability for long-range cargo missions.
Ashland Place Finance, a U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has completed two new aircraft leasing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, headquartered in the UAE. The transaction includes two Airbus A320 aircraft now on operating lease with Peach Aviation of Japan and Volaris of Mexico, enhancing both carriers’ narrowbody fleets.
Etihad is fully prepared to launch an initial public offering (IPO), but the ultimate decision to proceed remains with its shareholders, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. Speaking about the airline’s future prospects, Neves emphasized that all necessary internal preparations have been completed to support a potential listing.
Etihad Airways (UAE) has expanded its next-generation long-haul fleet with the addition of its sixth Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 717. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy and underscores its continued investment in fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly widebody aircraft.
flydubai, the low-cost carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of one B737-8, bearing serial number 61027. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines supplied by CFM International, supporting the airline’s ongoing network and capacity expansion across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), based in the UAE, has successfully delivered the sixth and final Boeing B737 MAX family aircraft to Aeromexico. This delivery marks the completion of DAE’s current mandate with the airline, which included three B737-8 and three B737-9 aircraft.
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially established a joint venture partnership, which encompasses a comprehensive codeshare agreement and the launch of new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in the second half of 2025.
Etihad (UAE) has reported a significant surge in profitability for 2024, with net profit tripling to $476 million and revenues increasing 25% to $6.9 billion. The airline’s financial performance underscores strong passenger demand, strategic cost efficiencies, and expansion in key markets.
Kenya Airways has taken delivery of a Boeing B737-800, serial 39604, on lease from DAE Capital (UAE), marking the resumption of its fleet expansion strategy.
