KLM anticipates delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 by the end of summer 2026. The aircraft has entered the final assembly line at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, where major components are integrated and it takes its final form, including the…
New Korean regional carrier SUM Air has ordered four ATR 72-600 turboprops, with options for four additional aircraft. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028. The airline, which launched operations in March 2026, plans to use the aircraft to enhance…
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has agreed to acquire Air Alliance GmbH, a Germany-based aerospace company that has acted as an authorized Pilatus sales and service partner since 2014. The deal, announced on April 3, 2026, aims to expand…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, registered HB-JDB, at Zurich Airport on April 2, 2026. The plane arrived from Norwich, UK, where it received the airline’s livery. The aircraft features large Sharklets on the…
Daher has secured two new logistics contracts from Safran, covering warehouse management in Hamburg and a dedicated MRO and AOG platform in the Île-de-France region, with operations starting in April 2026. These contracts supplement an existing agreement with Safran Helicopter…
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU), operator of Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga airports, handled over 542,000 passengers in March 2026, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year and establishing a new record for the month. Growth occurred at all three airports despite…
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from 30 jets handed over in the same period of 2025. The company attributed the rise to improved production stability and robust demand in the executive jet…
Ryanair carried 15.8 million passengers in March 2026, up 5% from 15.0 million in March 2025. The airline operated more than 88,000 flights during the month while maintaining a load factor of 93%, the same as the previous year. On…
Airbus has started critical certification tests for its A321XLR aircraft at Bolivia’s Aeropuerto Internacional de Alcantarí in the Chuquisaca department. The six-day evaluations aim to validate the jet’s performance at high altitude, with the airport situated at 3,104 meters above…
France will finance the full development of the Dassault Rafale F5 fighter jet standard after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from co-funding negotiations. The UAE had been prepared to contribute up to €3.5 billion toward the roughly €5 billion ($5.7…
The Government of Canada awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts totaling approximately CA$1.1 billion for aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. These awards support Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic sovereignty and allied operations. The contracts consist of a…
Seoul-based SUM Air, Korea’s newest regional airline, has ordered four ATR 72-600 aircraft with options for four more, according to ATR announcements on April 3, 2026. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028. The agreement was signed during a France-Korea…
Azorra has acquired nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The engines power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft and will join Azorra’s existing portfolio for lease to airline customers worldwide. Shahin Mehrabanzad, Azorra’s Vice President for Engine…
Toulouse, March 31, 2026 (Aviation Press) – Aircraft lessor Abelo has confirmed the conversion of three additional ATR 72-600 options into firm orders, drawn from its 2023 Dubai Airshow agreement with manufacturer ATR. This move elevates Abelo’s total firm orders…
Mirabel, Quebec (Aeromorning) — The Government of Canada confirmed on March 30, 2026, a C$1.5 billion sustainment package for the Royal Canadian Air Force CC-330 Husky tanker and transport fleet, as announced by the Defence Investment Agency. Three contracts ensure…
London (AP) – The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Agency has awarded its first joint international contract to Edgewing, a trilateral joint venture formed by BAE Systems of the UK, Leonardo of Italy, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd.…
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has urged EU member states to prepare coordinated fuel-saving measures in transport, spotlighting aviation fuel amid disruptions from the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure. On March 31, the Commission highlighted risks to…
São Paulo, Brazil – Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from 30 jets in Q1 2025, fueled by enhanced production stability and robust executive jet demand. Commercial Aviation contributed 10 aircraft, up 43%…
Tokyo, Japan – Marubeni Corporation has acquired an additional 50% equity interest in DASI, LLC, a global leader in commercial aviation inventory solutions specializing in surplus aircraft parts, through its wholly owned U.S. holding company Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC.…
OSTEND, Belgium — Ostend-Bruges Airport is enhancing its summer schedule through TUI fly Belgium’s expanded operations, featuring a 5.3% capacity increase and emphasis on direct leisure flights. The airport will serve 13 sun destinations in Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt,…
BERLIN, April 6, 2026 (Aviation News) — Lufthansa will operate two special long-haul flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Easter Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its inaugural routes from April 6, 1926. A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered D-ABPU…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Azorra has acquired nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), bolstering its engine leasing platform. The engines power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft and will integrate into Azorras existing portfolio for lease to…
Istanbul, April 1, 2026 (AeroDispatch) — Turkish Airlines board of directors has approved a USD 42 million investment to acquire a 40 percent equity stake in DB Tarımsal Enerji ve Ticaret, a Turkish energy firm specializing in biofuel production, as…
Lufthansa Group submitted a non-binding offer to Portugal’s state holding company Parpublica for a minority stake in flag carrier TAP Air Portugal, meeting the April 2, 2026 deadline in the airline’s privatization process. Lufthansa Head of Strategy Tamur Goudarzi Pour…
Steven Greenway, CEO of Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal, announced on April 2, 2026, that he is stepping down from his role, citing personal reasons after a period of intense work. In a LinkedIn post, Greenway stated, Working @ 1,000% takes…
TUI fly is introducing stricter hand luggage rules effective for flights departing from May 1, 2026, or bookings made after March 30, 2026. The policy significantly reduces free allowances, permitting only a small personal item measuring 40x30x20 cm, such as…
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has agreed to acquire Air Alliance GmbH, a Germany-based aerospace company that has served as an authorized Pilatus sales and service partner since 2014. The acquisition aims to deepen Pilatus presence in the European…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, registered HB-JDB, at Zurich Airport on April 2, 2026. The aircraft arrived from Norwich, UK, where it was painted in the airline’s livery, marking a key step in renewing…
A 471-page report released March 31, 2026, through the FAA’s Part 141 modernization docket recommends a major rewrite of regulations governing certificated pilot schools in the US. Prepared by the National Flight Training Alliance after a year of public meetings,…
Ryanair Holdings plc reported traffic results for March 2026, carrying 15.8 million passengers, a 5% increase from 15.0 million in March 2025. The load factor held steady at 93% year-over-year, indicating consistent demand across its network. The airline operated more…
Marubeni Corporation has acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in DASI, LLC, making the company a wholly owned subsidiary through its U.S. holding company, Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC. The transaction, announced on April 3, 2026, completes Marubeni’s ownership of…
Airbus has launched critical certification tests for its A321XLR aircraft at Bolivia’s Aeropuerto Internacional de Alcantarí, located at 3,104 meters above sea level in Chuquisaca department. The six-day evaluations validate the aircraft’s performance in high-altitude conditions. A French delegation of…
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday by Iranian forces, according to U.S. officials cited by multiple outlets. The two-member crew prompted an ongoing combat search-and-rescue operation deep in Iranian territory.…
The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, two contracts totaling about CA$1.1 billion for aircraft fleet sustainment and materiel support. These deals support Canada’s defence goals, such as Arctic sovereignty and allied operations. A ten-year maintenance…
SUM Air, South Koreas newest regional airline, has ordered four ATR 72-600 aircraft with options for four more, ATR announced on April 3, 2026. Deliveries will begin in 2028. The deal came during French President Emmanuel Macrons state visit to…
Aircraft lessor ACC Aviation has named Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo. The appointment comes as the company pushes to expand its global cargo charter services and rolls out new transportation options worldwide. Burt carries over 18 years…
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% increase from 30 jets handed over in the same period of 2025. The Brazilian manufacturer announced the figures on April 2 in a securities filing, with gains…
Azorra has acquired nine General Electric CF34-10E engines from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, bolstering its engine leasing operations and deepening ties with the seller. These engines power Embraer E190 and E195 aircraft. Azorra plans to add them to its…
Lufthansa Group submitted a non-binding offer to Portugal’s state holding company Parpublica for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, meeting the April 2, 2026 deadline in the carrier’s privatization process. The bid follows Air France-KLM’s submission hours earlier, while…
Air France-KLM has submitted a non-binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as part of the carrier’s ongoing privatization process. The Franco-Dutch group announced the move on April 2, 2026, becoming the first among major European…
FlyOne Armenia launched its inaugural direct flight between Vienna and Yerevan on April 3, 2026, establishing the Moldovan-Armenian carrier’s presence in the Austrian market. The route operates weekly using an Airbus A320 aircraft, with plans to increase frequency to three…
Aircraft lessor Abelo has exercised three additional options for ATR 72-600 turboprops, part of an agreement signed at the 2023 Dubai Airshow. This move raises Abelo’s total firm orders to 36 aircraft, with nine options and purchase rights still available.…
Lufthansa Group submitted a non-binding offer to Parpublica, Portugals state holding company, for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, meeting the April 2, 2026 deadline in the carriers privatization process. The offer covers a 44.9% stake, with 5% reserved…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for 12 Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to bolster Indonesian Air Force operations, including transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison tasks. The deal, placed through authorised contractor PT E-System Solutions Indonesia with Pilatus…
South Koreas newest regional carrier, SUM Air, has committed to purchasing four ATR 72-600 turboprops, with options for four more, to bolster connectivity in underserved areas. Deliveries start in 2028, supporting the airlines expansion after launching operations last month. Founded…
Lithuanian Airports network handled 542,000 passengers in March 2026, marking a 6.7% year-on-year increase and the highest figure ever for the month. All three facilities—Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga—posted gains despite route disruptions in the Middle East. Vilnius Airport, the busiest…
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, up 47% from 30 units in the prior-year period, as production steadiness boosted output across segments. Executive Aviation led the gains with 29 jets handed over, underscoring robust demand in…
Airbus has started critical certification trials for the A321XLR at Bolivia’s Aeropuerto Internacional de Alcantarí, situated at 3,104 meters above sea level in Chuquisaca department. The six-day tests assess aircraft performance in extreme high-altitude conditions, simulating real commercial operations. A…
Ostend-Bruges Airport readies for peak summer travel through an enhanced schedule from TUI fly Belgium, featuring a 5.3% capacity increase and greater emphasis on nonstop services. Operators will connect to 13 sunny spots in Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, where…
Turkish Airlines board has greenlit a $42 million investment to take a 40% equity stake in DB Tarımsal Enerji ve Ticaret, a Turkish firm specializing in biofuel and bioenergy production. Disclosed through official financial filings on April 1, 2026, the…