Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Completes United Airlines Lease
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft, increasing its leased fleet with United Airlines to 26.
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft, increasing its leased fleet with United Airlines to 26.
RTX reported 12% organic sales growth in Q3 2026, fueled by a record $340 billion backlog and increased demand for commercial and defense products.
Almost all wrongful death lawsuits in Chicago federal court regarding the 737 MAX crashes have been resolved, with only two cases remaining.
Qatar Airways finalized its first JOLCO agreement with HSBC to finance three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a shift in its fleet funding strategy.
United Nigeria Airlines intends to raise N20bn through a commercial paper issuance, marking a first for a Nigerian domestic carrier.
Embraer plans to acquire a 51% stake in Novavayu Aerospace Limited by December 1, 2026, to support its bid for the Indian Air Force's MTA program.
Aviation Capital Group finalized a firm order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2035.
The Portuguese government reportedly selected Lufthansa Group to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for 1.2 billion euros.
Avolon ordered 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines to power 35 new Airbus A330neo aircraft, raising its total A330-900 commitment to 114 units.
IndiGo signed a $328 million financing deal with Citi for eight Airbus aircraft, marking the first ECA-backed deal through India's GIFT IFSC.
Delta Air Lines reported $17.6 billion in quarterly revenue as airlines pass on fuel costs amid resilient passenger demand for air travel.
FTAI Aviation acquired 27 Boeing 737-700 aircraft from WestJet, including 17 sale-leasebacks, to expand its CFM56-7B engine exchange pool.
Delta Air Lines expects to double its MRO revenue after reaching $990 million in third-party maintenance income during the first nine months of 2026.
Delta Air Lines lowered its 2026 profit forecast as it faces an additional $6 billion in fuel costs, despite strong passenger demand and higher fares.
Avolon announced a 250-aircraft order for Airbus and Boeing models, solidifying its position as a top global lessor for fuel-efficient technology.
Avolon placed firm orders for 250 fuel-efficient jets, including 140 Boeing 737 MAX and 110 Airbus aircraft, to bolster its global leasing fleet.
Southwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 for potential long-haul international expansion, marking a shift from its all-737 fleet strategy.
Brazil's CADE approved American Airlines' $100 million investment in Azul, securing an 8% stake with strict governance safeguards.
Aera Aviation Capital entered the aircraft leasing market by acquiring eight commercial passenger aircraft valued at more than $300 million.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus aircraft, including A350-900s and A321neos, to support its international expansion.