Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban
Iraqi Airways has entered urgent talks with European officials to lift its airspace ban, which has barred the carrier from the EU since 2015.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
Air Algérie Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX 8
Air Algérie has received its first of 10 leased Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation to begin its fleet renewal program.
Jul 15, 20263 min
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Lufthansa Unveils First A350-1000 in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa has debuted its first A350-1000 in a special centenary livery, marking the 700th Airbus delivery to the Lufthansa Group.
Jul 15, 20263 min
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Aircalin Secures Financing for First Airbus A350-900
Aircalin finalized a non-recourse financing deal for its first Airbus A350-900, utilizing €70.1 million in French state tax incentives.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Airlines
Delta Fleet Strategy: 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 Upgauging
Delta Air Lines will introduce Boeing 737 MAX 10 and 787-10 aircraft to increase capacity and efficiency as older fleet types are retired.
Jul 12, 20263 min
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Airbus Trims 20-Year Aviation Demand Forecast to 42,060 Jets
Airbus revised its 20-year aircraft demand forecast downward by 1% to 42,060 deliveries, citing the impact of geopolitical conflicts and trade tariffs.
Jul 8, 20263 min
Business
SAS Orders 40 Airbus Widebodies for $10B Fleet Expansion
SAS has placed a $10 billion order for 40 Airbus widebody aircraft to consolidate its long-haul operations at its Copenhagen hub.
Jun 30, 20263 min
Business
Arkia Secures Two AerCap A321-200s for 2027 Fleet Growth
Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed an eight-year dry-lease agreement with AerCap for two Airbus A321-200 aircraft to be delivered in 2027.
Jun 23, 20263 min
Airlines
Virgin Australia 737-10 Delivery Set for Late 2027
Virgin Australia expects its first Boeing 737-10 delivery in late 2027, marking a fleet renewal milestone that increases capacity on high-demand routes.
Jun 18, 20263 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Plans Fleet Expansion for Hong Kong Hub
Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam plans further aircraft orders to leverage the new Hong Kong International Airport Three-Runway System capacity.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Virgin Australia Sets 2027 Date for First Boeing 737-10
Virgin Australia expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737-10 in late 2027, marking a key milestone in the airline's fleet renewal program.
Jun 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas A380 Retirement Set for 2032 Amid Fleet Renewal
Qantas plans to retire its 10 Airbus A380s starting in 2032, shifting to a more efficient twin-engine widebody fleet for its long-haul network.
Jun 12, 20264 min
Airlines
Virgin Australia Welcomes 150th 737: The Lake Centenary
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its 150th Boeing 737, a 737-8 aircraft named Lake Centenary that features a unique heritage livery.
Jun 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Icelandair Accelerates Boeing 757 Retirement to Winter 2026
Icelandair will retire its remaining eight Boeing 757-200s this winter, accelerating a fleet transition to the more fuel-efficient Airbus A321XLR.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Skymark Becomes First Japanese Airline to Fly Boeing 737-8
Skymark Airlines unveiled its first Boeing 737-8 at Haneda Airport, becoming the first domestic carrier in Japan to operate the MAX series.
May 25, 20264 min
Airlines
Saudia Receives First A321XLR, Boosting Middle East Fleet
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to operate the long-range narrowbody.
May 24, 20264 min
Airlines
SAS A350-900 'Frederik Viking' Honors King Frederik X
SAS named its newest Airbus A350-900 'Frederik Viking' to honor King Frederik X, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal and 80th anniversary.
May 20, 20265 min
Airlines
Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Ends Boeing Exclusivity
Atlas Air has ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters, shifting from its all-Boeing fleet due to delays in Boeing's 777-8F program and new regulations.
Apr 12, 20265 min
Business
Finnair Orders Embraer E195-E2s for Narrowbody Fleet Renewal
Finnair orders 18 Embraer E195-E2 jets and up to 12 used A320ceos to modernize its narrowbody fleet and improve fuel efficiency.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Business
United Airlines Unveils Premium A321neo for Transcontinental Routes
United Airlines revealed its 'Coastliner' A321neo for premium domestic routes as part of a plan to add over 250 new aircraft by April 2028.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Airlines