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.
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Virgin Atlantic is retiring its aging A330-300 fleet, with five airframes acquired by SAS to bridge near-term intercontinental capacity gaps.
Swiss International Air Lines has welcomed its third Airbus A350-900, which will feature the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin on select long-haul routes.
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.
Qatar Airways will reach 170 destinations this winter, supported by 1,800 weekly flights and the upcoming rollout of its Qsuite Next Gen product.
Breeze Airways completed its transition to an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet on September 7, 2026, by retiring its final Embraer E190 regional jet.
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of five Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered Airbus A321neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines Group, totaling six leased units.
Philippine Airlines received its fourth A350-1000 at NAIA to support its long-haul fleet modernization program.
The Airbus A321XLR enables long-haul narrowbody travel to 37 global destinations, with major carriers like Air Canada now operating the aircraft.
Lufthansa City Airlines will receive its first Airbus A220-300 in November 2026, marking the start of a 40-aircraft fleet modernization program.
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.
American Airlines launched a strategy targeting a $3 billion profit gap by investing in premium cabins and issuing a new widebody aircraft order.
Aircraft lessor Azorra executed 52 transactions in Q2 2026, including a firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2 jets to expand its crossover narrowbody...
Delta Air Lines has surpassed 1,000 active mainline aircraft, marking a major fleet expansion focused on premium passenger offerings.
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.
TAAG Angola Airlines secured EASA approval to deploy its Boeing 787-9 fleet on European routes, starting with services between Luanda and Lisbon.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations has finalized a contract to acquire 10 new Airbus H125 helicopters for border security.
Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to sell its remaining six Airbus A319 aircraft as part of a broader fleet modernization program.
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.
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.
Air Astana has finalized a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, supporting regional expansion and fleet modernization through 2034.