Fleet Modernization

60 aviation articles tagged “Fleet modernization

Virgin Atlantic A330 Retirement Boosts SAS Fleet Capacity

Virgin Atlantic is retiring its aging A330-300 fleet, with five airframes acquired by SAS to bridge near-term intercontinental capacity gaps.

Sep 15, 20263 min
Virgin Atlantic A330 Retirement Boosts SAS Fleet Capacity
Business

SWISS Takes Delivery of Third Airbus A350-900 Named 'Zug'

Swiss International Air Lines has welcomed its third Airbus A350-900, which will feature the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin on select long-haul routes.

Sep 13, 20263 min
SWISS Takes Delivery of Third Airbus A350-900 Named 'Zug'
Airlines

TAROM Receives First 737 MAX via CDB Aviation Lease

TAROM has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking a key milestone in the carrier's state-backed €95.3 million restructuring plan.

Sep 13, 20263 min
TAROM Receives First 737 MAX via CDB Aviation Lease
Airlines

Qatar Airways Expands Winter Schedule With 138 New Aircraft

Qatar Airways will reach 170 destinations this winter, supported by 1,800 weekly flights and the upcoming rollout of its Qsuite Next Gen product.

Sep 12, 20263 min
Qatar Airways Expands Winter Schedule With 138 New Aircraft
Airlines

Breeze Airways Retires Final E190 for All-A220 Fleet

Breeze Airways completed its transition to an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet on September 7, 2026, by retiring its final Embraer E190 regional jet.

Sep 9, 20263 min
Breeze Airways Retires Final E190 for All-A220 Fleet
Airlines

CDB Aviation Delivers Five A321neos to LATAM Airlines Group

CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of five Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered Airbus A321neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines Group, totaling six leased units.

Sep 8, 20263 min
CDB Aviation Delivers Five A321neos to LATAM Airlines Group
Airlines

Philippine Airlines Adds Fourth A350-1000 to Fleet

Philippine Airlines received its fourth A350-1000 at NAIA to support its long-haul fleet modernization program.

Sep 4, 20263 min
Philippine Airlines Adds Fourth A350-1000 to Fleet
Airlines

Airbus A321XLR: Where to Book Long-Haul Narrowbody Flights

The Airbus A321XLR enables long-haul narrowbody travel to 37 global destinations, with major carriers like Air Canada now operating the aircraft.

Sep 2, 20264 min
Airbus A321XLR: Where to Book Long-Haul Narrowbody Flights
Airlines

Lufthansa City Airlines A220 to Debut in November 2026

Lufthansa City Airlines will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in November 2026, marking the start of a 40-aircraft fleet modernization program.

Aug 18, 20264 min
Lufthansa City Airlines A220 to Debut in November 2026
Airlines

Southwest 737 MAX 7 Wins FAA Certification

Southwest Airlines welcomed the FAA certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing the way to modernize its fleet with up to 269 of the aircraft.

Aug 5, 20265 min
Southwest 737 MAX 7 Wins FAA Certification
Airlines

American Airlines Targets $3 Billion Profit Gap

American Airlines launched a strategy targeting a $3 billion profit gap by investing in premium cabins and issuing a new widebody aircraft order.

Jul 20, 20265 min
American Airlines Targets $3 Billion Profit Gap
Airlines

Azorra Completes 52 Transactions, Adds 15 Embraer E195-E2s

Aircraft lessor Azorra executed 52 transactions in Q2 2026, including a firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2 jets to expand its crossover narrowbody...

Jul 13, 20263 min
Azorra Completes 52 Transactions, Adds 15 Embraer E195-E2s
Business

Delta Air Lines Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Milestone

Delta Air Lines has surpassed 1,000 active mainline aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion focused on premium passenger offerings.

Jul 13, 20264 min
Delta Air Lines Surpasses 1,000 Aircraft Milestone
Airlines

Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Type Certification in July 2026

The FAA is expected to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 by late July 2026, enabling Southwest Airlines to begin its long-delayed fleet modernization.

Jul 11, 20264 min
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Nears FAA Type Certification in July 2026
Manufacturing

TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Operate 787-9 to Lisbon

TAAG Angola Airlines secured EASA approval to deploy its Boeing 787-9 fleet on European routes, starting with services between Luanda and Lisbon.

Jul 10, 20263 min
TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Operate 787-9 to Lisbon
Airlines

CBP Orders 10 Airbus H125 Helicopters for Border Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations has finalized a contract to acquire 10 new Airbus H125 helicopters for border security.

Jul 8, 20263 min
CBP Orders 10 Airbus H125 Helicopters for Border Security
Airlines

Air India Lists 6 A319s for Sale with Skytech-AIC

Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to sell its remaining six Airbus A319 aircraft as part of a broader fleet modernization program.

Jul 7, 20263 min
Air India Lists 6 A319s for Sale with Skytech-AIC
Business

Thai Airways Evaluates A350-1000, 777X for 2036 Flagship

Thai Airways is evaluating the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X to serve as its future flagship aircraft for long-haul routes starting in 2036.

Jul 7, 20264 min
Thai Airways Evaluates A350-1000, 777X for 2036 Flagship
Airlines

SAS Orders 18 A330-900neo Jets for Fleet Renewal

SAS has placed a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to modernize its widebody fleet and bolster its long-haul hub strategy in Copenhagen.

Jun 30, 20263 min
SAS Orders 18 A330-900neo Jets for Fleet Renewal
Airlines

Air Astana Finalizes Order for 25 Airbus A320neo Jets

Air Astana has finalized a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, supporting regional expansion and fleet modernization through 2034.

Jun 27, 20263 min
Air Astana Finalizes Order for 25 Airbus A320neo Jets
Business
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