Air Europa has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number 62522. This aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, enhancing the airline’s capacity and fuel efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier and part of the Lufthansa Group, has received a new Airbus A350-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 724, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. This delivery supports the airline’s commitment to replacing older widebody aircraft with more efficient next-generation models.
British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, has added a new Boeing 787-10 to its long-haul fleet, identified by serial number 60633. The aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-J3 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a quieter cabin experience for intercontinental passengers.
STARLUX Airlines, the premium Taiwanese carrier, has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a major move to scale up its long-haul network and elevate its position in the Asia-Pacific premium travel segment. The new widebody aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the most powerful engines certified for commercial use on an Airbus…
Kuwait Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 2093. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and forms part of the airline’s strategy to modernize its long-haul operations with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly aircraft.
EgyptAir, the national flag carrier of Egypt, has confirmed a firm order for an additional six Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing long-haul fleet modernization and expansion strategy. This new commitment brings EgyptAir’s total order for the A350-900 to 16 aircraft, positioning the airline for improved operational efficiency and enhanced passenger experience on international routes.
Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 695, as part of its long-term fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, renowned for their fuel efficiency and extended range capabilities.
Boeing reported a strong month for new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing commitments for 119 B737 MAXnarrowbodies and 7 B787-9 widebody aircraft from undisclosed customers. These orders highlight continued demand for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft across both short- and long-haul segments.
Comac continues progressing its widebody ambitions with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Safran (France) and Crane Aerospace & Electronics (United States) for systems integration on its in-development C929 aircraft. These agreements were announced during the Paris Airshow and indicate Comac’s intention to secure critical subsystems and engineering expertise from internationally established suppliers as it moves forward with the C929…
Comac has unveiled plans to significantly expand its C919 program with two new versions of the aircraft while revising the entry-into-service timeline for its long-range widebody project, the C929. At the Paris Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer disclosed its intention to introduce a shortened 160-seat variant of the C919 specifically designed for “hot and high” operational…
