Riyadh Air has formally entered the air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo, activating belly-hold freight operations across its widebody fleet. The announcement, made on January 21, marks a key milestone in the Saudi Arabian start-up carrier’s phased commercial rollout and highlights cargo as a strategic pillar alongside passenger operations.
Air Europa Finalizes Airbus A350-900 Order, officially completing the Memorandum of Understanding covering 40 Airbus A350-900 aircraft that was originally signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement was finalized during the Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid, marking a major milestone in the Spanish carrier’s long-term fleet renewal strategy.
Air India has confirmed that it will deploy its newly delivered, first line-fit Boeing 787-9 on flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt starting 1 February 2026, marking a key milestone in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet transformation.
Delta Air Lines has confirmed a significant widebody fleet investment with an order for 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, split between 30 firm orders and 30 options, reinforcing the airline’s long-term international growth and fleet replacement strategy.
AerCap Signs A330neo Purchase And Leaseback With Virgin Atlantic, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest aircraft lessor while supporting Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal strategy. The transaction covers six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft sourced directly from Virgin Atlantic’s open orderbook, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through the fourth…
COMAC’s Dubai Airshow Debut Showcases C919 And C909 marked a significant international breakthrough for the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), underscoring China’s growing role in global commercial aviation. Making its first-ever appearance at the Dubai Airshow, the manufacturer showcased its expanding portfolio, including the C919 narrowbody and the C909 business jet, as it positions itself as a serious contender in international…
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented the design of a new widebody passenger aircraft that aims to compete directly with Boeing’s highly successful 787 Dreamliner. The move underscores Russia’s continued push to strengthen its domestic aviation industry and reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft amid sanctions and supply restrictions.
Cathay Pacific has announced a significant fleet expansion with a new order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total 777-9 order book to 35 units. The move reinforces Cathay’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet while preparing for the growing demand in international air travel across its global network.
Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…
JP Lease Products & Services (Japan), in collaboration with JLPS Ireland, has finalized the acquisition of a new Airbus A350-900 through a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction with Air France. The deal was financed with debt provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Tokyo Branch, reinforcing investor interest in high-spec widebody assets.
