ATR, the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer jointly owned by Airbus and Leonardo, has reported that it received firm orders for 11 ATR72-600 aircraft from two undisclosed customers during the first half of 2025. This development reflects a sustained interest in regional turboprop aircraft amid rising fuel costs and the increasing demand for efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport solutions.
AerFin, a UK-based aviation services and asset management company, has successfully finalized the sale of a CFM56-7B engine to an undisclosed US customer. This transaction underlines AerFin’s commitment to providing high-quality engines and supporting the growing demand for serviceable aircraft components in the secondary market.
United Airlines has been officially identified as the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for 40 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin after 2030. The revelation adds clarity to Airbus’s backlog and underscores United’s continued commitment to fleet renewal and capacity expansion.
