{"press_releases":[{"id":57754,"article":"Air France-KLM has submitted its final offer to acquire a stake of up to 49.9% in TAP Air Portugal as the Portuguese government moves toward selecting an investor for the flag carrier.\r\n\r\nThe revised proposal includes a long-term strategic plan covering TAP’s passenger, cargo, loyalty and MRO businesses. Air France-KLM said its plan would maintain TAP as a Portuguese carrier while supporting further growth in Lisbon, Porto and other Portuguese markets.\r\n\r\nUnder the proposal, Lisbon would become Air France-KLM’s exclusive Southern European hub, adding another strategic connecting point to the group’s existing network.\r\n\r\nAir France-KLM also plans to use the investment to deepen TAP’s international connectivity, including on North Atlantic routes. Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM’s transatlantic joint venture partner, and the SkyTeam alliance have expressed support for the proposal.\r\n\r\nThe offer follows several weeks of work by Air France-KLM and its advisors to revise its bid for the stake. Financial terms of the final proposal were not disclosed.\r\n\r\nAir France-KLM’s proposed investment remains subject to selection by the Portuguese government.","title":"Air France-KLM Submits Final Offer for Up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal","slug":"air-france-klm-submits-final-offer-for-up-to-49-9-of-tap-air-portugal","date":"2026-09-30T19:43:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/795/air_france_klm.png","name":"Air France KLM","id":795},"formatted_date":"30SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/72e2c2e157af8050e69fcb6778a46eae.jpg"},{"id":57753,"article":"Avora Group has consolidated four aviation businesses spanning aircraft leasing, airline capacity, maintenance and training under a single group structure.\r\n\r\nThe platform brings together Avora Aviation, Fly2Sky, MX Technic and Avora Aviation Academy. Each business will retain its existing brand and specialization while operating as a business unit within Avora Group.\r\n\r\nAvora Aviation provides aircraft leasing, trading and asset management services, while Fly2Sky is an EASA airline focused on capacity solutions. MX Technic provides EASA Part-145 maintenance and continuing airworthiness management services, and Avora Aviation Academy provides crew and technical training, with plans to expand into flight training.\r\n\r\nThe structure is intended to increase integration between the businesses, allowing aircraft leasing and asset management activities to be combined with operational capacity, maintenance and training services.\r\n\r\nFor airline customers, the group plans to provide services ranging from short-term and seasonal capacity through Fly2Sky to longer-term aircraft solutions through Avora Aviation, supported by MX Technic and the training capabilities of Avora Aviation Academy.\r\n\r\nThe individual businesses will continue operating independently within their respective areas while sharing Avora Group’s infrastructure, capital and aviation expertise.","title":"Avora Group Consolidates Four Aviation Businesses Under Integrated Platform","slug":"avora-group-consolidates-four-aviation-businesses-under-integrated-platform","date":"2026-09-30T17:50:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5332/avora_aviation.png","name":"Avora Aviation","id":5332},"formatted_date":"30SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/79a34c4eab5542fdfc7af8dbc2463747.jpg"},{"id":57752,"article":"AnimaWings has initiated a judicial reorganization process as the Romanian airline seeks to stabilize its finances and maintain operations amid recurring aircraft technical issues and rising costs.\r\n\r\nThe carrier said repeated technical problems have reduced fleet availability, affecting its operational capacity as well as its commercial and financial performance. Broader economic pressures and higher operating costs have added to the airline’s difficulties.\r\n\r\nAnimaWings is continuing to operate flights during the reorganization process and has not announced a suspension of services.\r\n\r\nThe airline expects to adjust its schedule over the coming days to reflect available aircraft capacity. It said it intends to operate as many scheduled flights as possible while limiting disruption to passengers.\r\n\r\nAnimaWings described the court-supervised restructuring as a measure intended to protect business continuity while it works to stabilize operations.","title":"AnimaWings Enters Judicial Reorganization as Fleet Issues Pressure Operations","slug":"animawings-enters-judicial-reorganization-as-fleet-issues-pressure-operations","date":"2026-09-30T17:47:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4785/animawings","name":"Animawings","id":4785},"formatted_date":"30SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/6c1a84c87c51206a49acb1ea19cce740.jpeg"},{"id":57751,"article":"Toulouse, France, 30 September 2026 – FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft. The agreement was first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Yerevan on the 5th May 2026.\r\n\r\nThe two A321neo aircraft, representing FLYONE Armenia’s first direct order from Airbus, will be powered by CFM International’s LEAP engines. Configured with a 239-seat all-economy layout, these aircraft are central to the carrier’s strategic fleet enhancement and represent a key milestone in its ambitious route network expansion. Established in 2021, the airline currently operates a fleet of 11 A320 Family aircraft.\r\n\r\n“Our first direct order with Airbus marks an important and symbolic milestone in FLYONE Armenia’s development. Having two new A321neo aircraft built by Airbus specifically for our  airline reflects our continued commitment to fleet modernisation and long-term growth. We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Airbus and are confident that this investment will support not only FLYONE Armenia’s future development, but also the continued growth of Armenia’s civil aviation sector and its international cooperation,” said Aram Khachatryan, CEO of FLYONE Armenia.\r\n\r\n“This first direct order from FLYONE Armenia underscores the airline's commitment for operational excellence and enhanced passenger comfort as it continues to expand its A320 Family fleet,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “We are very happy to welcome FLYONE as a new member of the Airbus family and we look forward to a deep and fruitful collaboration together to support their strategic growth plans.”\r\n\r\nThe A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, having won more than 20,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo, offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.","title":"FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo","slug":"flyone-armenia-orders-two-airbus-a321neo","date":"2026-09-30T10:14:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/484/airbus","name":"Airbus","id":484},"formatted_date":"30SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/cff24d2ce9c1667b77a835b5e5018a38.jpg"},{"id":57750,"article":"Azul has finalized a loan agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank, BNDES, providing the airline with access to up to R$2.66 billion in long-term financing through Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Fund, or FNAC.\r\n\r\nThe carrier received an initial disbursement of approximately R$1.3 billion on September 29, with a further R$1.3 billion expected to become available during the fourth quarter of 2026.\r\n\r\nThe financing has a term of up to five years and will provide additional liquidity as Azul continues its liability-management initiatives and executes its longer-term financial strategy.\r\n\r\nAs part of the transaction, Azul is prepaying approximately R$400 million of an existing higher-cost obligation, allowing the airline to replace that debt with the new financing.\r\n\r\nThe FNAC facility adds to Azul’s available liquidity while extending its financing profile and reducing the cost associated with part of its existing obligations.","title":"Azul Secures Up to R$2.66 Billion in BNDES Financing","slug":"azul-secures-up-to-r2-66-billion-in-bndes-financing","date":"2026-09-30T09:42:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/488/azul_linhas_aereas","name":"Azul Linhas Aereas","id":488},"formatted_date":"30SEP2026","thumb_url":null},{"id":57749,"article":"Alaska Airlines plans to join American Airlines’ transatlantic and transpacific joint businesses, extending the carriers’ existing partnership into two of American’s major international revenue-sharing arrangements.\r\n\r\nThe airlines intend to seek antitrust immunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation and obtain other required international regulatory approvals. Applications are expected to be filed in the coming months.\r\n\r\nAmerican’s Atlantic Joint Business currently includes British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus and LEVEL. Established in 2010, the partnership coordinates operations across the North Atlantic. Alaska’s participation would extend the arrangement’s connectivity through its network, particularly across the U.S. West Coast.\r\n\r\nAlaska also intends to join the Pacific Joint Business between American and Japan Airlines, which has operated for approximately 15 years. The addition would provide greater integration between Alaska’s domestic network and the partnership’s services between North America and Asia.\r\n\r\nThe proposed expansion forms part of Alaska’s broader strategy to increase its international reach while using existing oneworld partnerships to provide connections beyond its own network.\r\n\r\nAlaska’s entry into both joint businesses remains subject to regulatory approval.","title":"Alaska Airlines Plans to Join American’s Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses","slug":"alaska-airlines-plans-to-join-americans-atlantic-and-pacific-joint-businesses","date":"2026-09-29T20:11:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/393/american_airlines","name":"American Airlines","id":393},"formatted_date":"29SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/cf9a86731015061934ce558aae9d2f51.jpg"},{"id":57748,"article":"CDB Aviation has delivered the first of four Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Norwegian under lease agreements signed between the companies in December 2024.\r\n\r\nThe delivery marks the first aircraft placed with Norwegian by the Irish lessor and begins fulfillment of the four-aircraft transaction.\r\n\r\nNorwegian is adding the aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, increasing the proportion of new-generation 737-8s in its narrowbody fleet while providing additional capacity and operating flexibility.\r\n\r\nThe remaining three aircraft covered by the agreement will further support Norwegian’s transition toward a more fuel-efficient fleet as they are delivered.\r\n\r\nCDB Aviation is a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing and provides aircraft leasing services to airlines globally.","title":"CDB Aviation Delivers First of Four 737-8s to Norwegian","slug":"cdb-aviation-delivers-first-of-four-737-8s-to-norwegian","date":"2026-09-29T17:55:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2750/cdb_aviation","name":"CDB Aviation","id":2750},"formatted_date":"29SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/1bebde86128117945d36ba28220a8e6a.jpeg"},{"id":57747,"article":"Jazeera Airways has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power nine additional Airbus A320neo aircraft from its existing orderbook of 26 aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe Kuwaiti carrier has also expanded its engine services agreement with CFM to cover its current and future fleet of 29 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement includes the purchase of additional spare engines.\r\n\r\nJazeera currently operates 11 LEAP-1A-powered A320neos and 13 A320ceos equipped with CFM56-5B engines. The airline became the first operator of a LEAP-1A-powered A320neo in the Middle East in May 2018.\r\n\r\nThe latest engine selection covers nine aircraft within Jazeera’s existing Airbus orderbook rather than an additional aircraft commitment and supports the carrier’s ongoing fleet expansion.\r\n\r\nThe expanded services agreement will provide engine support as Jazeera increases its A320neo Family fleet, while the additional spare engines will provide capacity to support maintenance and operational requirements.\r\n\r\nCFM is also introducing durability improvements for the LEAP fleet, including a high-pressure turbine durability kit intended to increase time on wing and a reverse bleed system designed to reduce maintenance requirements.","title":"Jazeera Airways Selects LEAP-1A Engines for Nine Additional A320neos","slug":"jazeera-airways-selects-leap-1a-engines-for-nine-additional-a320neos","date":"2026-09-29T11:25:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/924/jazeera_airways","name":"Jazeera Airways","id":924},"formatted_date":"29SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/8889f4b61fc674dac72999ba6030a896.jpeg"},{"id":57746,"article":"AAR has agreed to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings at an implied enterprise value of $4 billion, significantly expanding its aircraft maintenance business and creating what it expects will be the world’s largest heavy maintenance MRO operation.\r\n\r\nAAR will initially pay approximately $1.8 billion for the equity stake and repay about $1.3 billion of MRO Holdings’ existing debt. The transaction is expected to close during AAR’s fiscal third quarter ending February 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.\r\n\r\nMRO Holdings operates 115 airframe maintenance lines across facilities in the US, El Salvador, Mexico and Colombia, employing approximately 10,000 people. The company is expected to generate about $1 billion in revenue and $285 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2026, with roughly 90% of revenue coming from US customers.\r\n\r\nCombined, AAR and MRO Holdings expect to perform heavy maintenance on nearly 3,000 aircraft annually. AAR plans to use the additional scale to expand component repair, parts distribution and software activities while pursuing further growth in widebody maintenance and business from European and Middle Eastern operators.\r\n\r\nAAR expects approximately $75 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within three to four years. The acquisition would increase its pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin from approximately 12% to 16% before synergies, with the company targeting a 19% to 20% margin within three to four years.\r\n\r\nThe transaction will be funded with approximately $2.1 billion of new debt, $780 million of AAR shares issued to existing MRO Holdings shareholders at $135 per share, and about $230 million from a PIPE investment led by The Pritzker Organization and other institutional investors.\r\n\r\nAAR will retain options to acquire the remaining 35% of MRO Holdings. It can purchase 5% at any point during the first six years following closing, while the remaining 30% can be acquired in three 10% tranches on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the initial transaction.\r\n\r\nFollowing completion, AAR will control MRO Holdings’ board and fully consolidate the company into its financial results. MRO Holdings’ existing shareholders, including Bain Capital, will retain minority ownership through the transaction.","title":"AAR to Acquire 65% of MRO Holdings in $4 Billion Deal","slug":"aar-to-acquire-65-of-mro-holdings-in-4-billion-deal","date":"2026-09-29T06:38:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/699/aar.png","name":"AAR","id":699},"formatted_date":"29SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/71215d08be97bace6cabca841a0a7090.webp"},{"id":57745,"article":"Avolon has agreed to sell a portfolio of 33 commercial aircraft to Qatar-based Lesha Bank, expanding an existing relationship between the two companies.\r\n\r\nThe portfolio comprises aircraft currently leased to 25 airlines worldwide. Details of the individual aircraft types, financial terms and expected timing of the transaction were not disclosed.\r\n\r\nFollowing completion, the aircraft will be managed by Lesha Aviation Services. The acquisition will increase Lesha Bank’s managed aviation portfolio to more than 75 aircraft.\r\n\r\nFor Avolon, the transaction forms part of its ongoing aircraft trading and portfolio management strategy, allowing the lessor to recycle capital through the sale of existing leased assets.\r\n\r\nLesha Bank is building its aviation leasing activities around a Sharia-compliant investment strategy, with the latest transaction providing additional diversification across aircraft and airline customers.","title":"Avolon Agrees Sale of 33-Aircraft Portfolio to Lesha Bank","slug":"avolon-agrees-sale-of-33-aircraft-portfolio-to-lesha-bank","date":"2026-09-28T15:49:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/689/avolon","name":"Avolon","id":689},"formatted_date":"28SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/a6a077534efe33a296195dcf3ce67fea.png"},{"id":57744,"article":"Air Transport Services Group has agreed to sell passenger charter and ACMI operator Omni Air International to OAI Holdings as ATSG concentrates its business on air cargo, aircraft leasing and related aviation services.\r\n\r\nFinancial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is not subject to a financing contingency and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to regulatory approval and other limited customary conditions.\r\n\r\nOmni operates passenger charter services for commercial and government customers and provides ACMI wet leasing to airlines. Its activities also include airline startup support, route development and aircraft management.\r\n\r\nATSG has been evaluating strategic alternatives for Omni as part of a longer-term shift toward its core cargo businesses. Following the divestiture, ATSG’s portfolio will be focused on air cargo transportation, aircraft leasing, maintenance and logistics services.\r\n\r\nOAI Holdings plans to continue developing Omni as a passenger ACMI and charter platform under its new ownership.\r\n\r\nGoldman Sachs is serving as financial advisor to ATSG, with Simpson Thacher \u0026 Bartlett and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US providing legal counsel. BDT \u0026 MSD Partners is advising OAI financially, with Spencer Fane serving as legal advisor.","title":"ATSG Agrees to Sell Omni Air International to OAI Holdings","slug":"atsg-agrees-to-sell-omni-air-international-to-oai-holdings","date":"2026-09-28T12:36:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1359/atsg_air_transport_services_group","name":"ATSG Air Transport Services Group","id":1359},"formatted_date":"28SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/dffc47bde5a21fa7a53e41b2b659991e.png"},{"id":57743,"article":"FTAI Aviation has acquired 27 Boeing 737-700s from WestJet in a transaction combining a 17-aircraft sale-leaseback with the purchase of 10 off-lease aircraft for FTAI’s Aerospace Products business.\r\n\r\nThe 17 aircraft remaining in WestJet service were acquired through FTAI’s 2026 SPV, the second investment vehicle established by its Strategic Capital business. WestJet will continue operating the aircraft under lease agreements.\r\n\r\nFTAI acquired the other 10 aircraft directly as they exit WestJet’s fleet. The aircraft will provide CFM56-7B engines and modules for FTAI’s maintenance, repair and exchange operations, increasing material available to support engine customers.\r\n\r\nFor WestJet, the transaction formally begins the retirement of its 737-700 fleet. The airline described the 27-aircraft deal as the first step in the type’s phaseout and indicated that it expects to pursue additional opportunities with FTAI.\r\n\r\nFTAI established its 2026 SPV to invest in mid-life 737NG and A320ceo aircraft that remain on lease. The vehicle follows its 2025 SPV, which raised $2 billion in equity commitments and has committed approximately $6 billion across more than 300 aircraft.\r\n\r\nMcGuireWoods advised FTAI on the transaction, while BD\u0026P represented WestJet.","title":"FTAI Acquires 27 737-700s from WestJet as Carrier Begins Fleet Retirement","slug":"ftai-acquires-27-737-700s-from-westjet-as-carrier-begins-fleet-retirement","date":"2026-09-28T10:03:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4392/ftai_aviation","name":"FTAI Aviation","id":4392},"formatted_date":"28SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/a41ef467f19dac7deef13061203ccb37.jpg"},{"id":57742,"article":"Condor is restructuring its ownership following the early repayment of state aid received during its post-Thomas Cook and COVID-19 restructuring period, with Attestor set to acquire the remaining 49% of the German airline.\r\n\r\nThe stake is currently held by SG Luftfahrtgesellschaft on behalf of Germany’s federal government and the State of Hesse. Attestor is exercising an acquisition option established when it invested in Condor in 2021.\r\n\r\nCompletion of the transaction is scheduled for August 31, 2027. Following closing, the state-backed shareholding established as part of Condor’s financial stabilization will end.\r\n\r\nThe ownership change follows Condor’s early repayment of its state aid in spring 2026. Government support had helped stabilize the airline after the 2019 collapse of former parent Thomas Cook and the subsequent disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nSince Attestor’s investment, Condor has replaced its long-haul fleet and continued renewing its short- and medium-haul aircraft. The airline has also been developing a broader city network to provide additional feeder traffic into its Frankfurt hub.\r\n","title":"Attestor to Acquire Remaining 49% Stake in Condor","slug":"attestor-to-acquire-remaining-49-stake-in-condor","date":"2026-09-25T06:06:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1072/condor_airlines.png","name":"Condor Airlines","id":1072},"formatted_date":"25SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/478cea1a307910296f0d0355934bc060.png"},{"id":57741,"article":"United Airlines has taken delivery of the first aircraft powered by Pratt \u0026 Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine, an Airbus A321XLR that introduces the latest PW1100G-JM standard into commercial service.\r\n\r\nThe GTF Advantage is designed to provide up to twice the time on wing of the current GTF configuration while offering 4% to 8% more takeoff thrust. The additional thrust capability is intended to support higher-payload and longer-range operations, including missions flown by the A321XLR.\r\n\r\nUnited will be the first airline to operate the new engine standard. The carrier already operates GTF-powered aircraft, with the Advantage configuration designed to be interchangeable and intermixable with the existing PW1100G-JM.\r\n\r\nPratt \u0026 Whitney plans to transition its entire PW1100G-JM production line to the GTF Advantage specification by 2028.\r\n\r\nThe manufacturer is also extending much of the new standard’s durability improvements to existing engines through its GTF Hot Section Plus upgrade. Pratt \u0026 Whitney expects the modification to provide 90% to 95% of the Advantage configuration’s durability benefits and plans to make it available for incorporation during maintenance visits beginning in early 2027.\r\n","title":"United Takes First A321XLR Powered by Pratt \u0026 Whitney GTF Advantage","slug":"united-takes-first-a321xlr-powered-by-pratt-whitney-gtf-advantage","date":"2026-09-25T05:59:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5062/rtx","name":"RTX","id":5062},"formatted_date":"25SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/b9d3c8dee711a1c649ed2e9b0d6175d6.jpg"},{"id":57740,"article":"ATR has appointed Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as chief executive officer and Patrick Bergues as chief financial officer, with both executives taking up their positions on November 1, 2026.\r\n\r\nDella Bella will succeed Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as CEO following the completion of her term under ATR’s bylaws. He joins the regional aircraft manufacturer from Leonardo Helicopters U.S., where he currently serves as president.\r\n\r\nHis previous roles include senior vice president of customer support, services and training at Leonardo Helicopters, overseeing an organization of approximately 2,500 employees supporting more than 4,500 helicopters and 1,300 customers. He has also served as managing director of NHIndustries and held positions spanning program management, business development and international industrial cooperation.\r\n\r\nBergues will replace Andrea Coccetti, who is moving to another position within Leonardo. He joins ATR from Airbus, where his most recent positions include CFO of Airbus in the U.S. and CFO of Starlab Space.\r\n\r\nBergues has more than three decades of aerospace finance experience across aircraft financing, corporate finance, insurance, risk management and business control, including roles covering Airbus commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense, space and services.\r\n\r\nATR is jointly owned by Airbus and Leonardo, with the appointments maintaining balanced representation between the two shareholders within the company’s executive leadership.\r\n","title":"ATR Names Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella CEO and Patrick Bergues CFO","slug":"atr-names-vittorio-lorenzo-della-bella-ceo-and-patrick-bergues-cfo","date":"2026-09-24T08:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/640/atr","name":"ATR","id":640},"formatted_date":"24SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/18a6ad78464a5ecbf96d4d67612323c7.jpg"},{"id":57739,"article":"Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a follow-on order for 11 Boeing aircraft, adding five 787-10s and six 737-8s as part of its fleet renewal and international expansion program.\r\n\r\nThe transaction is Biman’s second Boeing order of 2026 and increases its combined commitments this year to 25 aircraft. In April, the airline ordered 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft in what was then its largest-ever aircraft order.\r\n\r\nThe five 787-10s will add higher-capacity widebody aircraft alongside Biman’s existing 787-8s and 787-9s, while the six 737-8s will support renewal and growth of its narrowbody network.\r\n\r\nBiman currently operates Boeing 737 Next-Generation, 777 and 787 aircraft, serving international markets across the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. The latest order maintains Boeing commonality as the carrier expands capacity and replaces older aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe purchase brings Biman’s 2026 Boeing orderbook to 25 787 and 737 MAX aircraft as the airline pursues a broader plan to increase Bangladesh’s international air connectivity.\r\n","title":"Biman Bangladesh Orders 11 Additional Boeing Jets","slug":"biman-bangladesh-orders-11-additional-boeing-jets","date":"2026-09-24T05:51:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/112/boeing","name":"Boeing","id":112},"formatted_date":"24SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/0572284a141fd5f8a63c15bca1de50ce.jpg"},{"id":57738,"article":"Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for 100 Boeing 737-8s and secured options for another 50 737 MAX aircraft, completing negotiations that began in 2025.\r\n\r\nThe agreement represents the airline’s largest Boeing single-aisle order and includes substitution rights allowing Turkish Airlines to select the larger 737-10 for part of the commitment. The aircraft will support fleet growth and short- and medium-haul operations from the carrier’s Istanbul hub.\r\n\r\nTurkish Airlines and its AJet subsidiary currently operate more than 200 Boeing aircraft across the 737 MAX, 737 Next-Generation, 777, 787 and 777 Freighter families. The additional MAX aircraft will increase the group’s new-generation narrowbody capacity as it expands its domestic and international networks.\r\n\r\nThe narrowbody agreement follows Turkish Airlines’ 2025 order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, extending the carrier’s Boeing orderbook across both single-aisle and widebody aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe 737 MAX transaction also includes industrial participation intended to support Türkiye’s aviation sector, continuing Boeing’s existing involvement with the country’s aerospace industry.\r\n","title":"Turkish Airlines Firms Order for 100 737 MAX Jets with 50 Options","slug":"turkish-airlines-firms-order-for-100-737-max-jets-with-50-options","date":"2026-09-23T18:03:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/112/boeing","name":"Boeing","id":112},"formatted_date":"23SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/e32639c7a6f91b51d40f2b17ebab921e.jpg"},{"id":57737,"article":"Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, a 36-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft that replaces its previously planned ES-30 production design, alongside a deposit-backed agreement with JSX covering 50 firm aircraft and purchase rights for another 50.\r\n\r\nThe JSX agreement converts a 2023 letter of intent into a purchase commitment and gives the US carrier early delivery positions. JSX plans to use the aircraft to expand nonstop service from smaller community airports, with the two companies also working together on cabin configuration, charging, turnaround procedures, route planning and airport infrastructure.\r\n\r\nHeart has redesigned the aircraft around two series-hybrid powertrains rather than the ES-30’s four-engine configuration. Each powertrain uses a 1.65 MW electric motor driving a propeller, supported by batteries and a separate gas-turbine-powered turbogenerator for longer flights.\r\n\r\nThe ES-36 is designed for an all-electric range of 125 miles, or 200 km, plus reserves. Hybrid operation extends the planned range to 745 miles, or 1,200 km, plus reserves.\r\n\r\nDespite retaining the ES-30’s maximum takeoff weight and battery capacity, the new design adds six seats and 1,415 lb of payload, representing a 20% increase in both measures. Its wingspan has also been reduced to 95 ft, approximately 11 ft shorter than the previous design. Heart is targeting operating costs at least 40% below legacy regional aircraft.\r\n\r\nJSX expects the aircraft’s short-field capability and smaller footprint to support operations from airports including Santa Monica, Westchester County, Naples and Napa Valley while opening additional markets where operating costs, noise or airport constraints can limit conventional regional service.\r\n\r\nHeart is building the first pre-production ES-36 at its Los Angeles pilot manufacturing facility following the first flight of its X1 battery-electric demonstrator in August 2026. The company is targeting a first ES-36 flight in the second half of 2028, followed by FAA Part 25 certification and entry into service in 2031.\r\n","title":"Heart Aerospace Unveils ES-36 as JSX Commits to Up to 100 Aircraft","slug":"heart-aerospace-unveils-es-36-as-jsx-commits-to-up-to-100-aircraft","date":"2026-09-23T11:34:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4799/heart_aerospace","name":"Heart Aerospace","id":4799},"formatted_date":"23SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/7f41d0ebd40e9eb9a9e8aa05898032eb.webp"},{"id":57736,"article":"Aircraft Leasing \u0026 Management has acquired an Airbus A320neo operated by Cebu Pacific, adding the Philippine carrier as a new customer within the portfolio it manages for Fuyo General Lease.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft, RP-C4134, MSN 11143, becomes the first Cebu Pacific-operated aircraft in Fuyo’s managed portfolio.\r\n\r\nThe acquisition expands Fuyo’s exposure to new-generation narrowbody aircraft while further diversifying its airline customer base in Asia.\r\n\r\nALM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Fuyo General Lease and manages aircraft on behalf of Fuyo and its subsidiaries. Its portfolio includes Airbus A220 and A320 Family aircraft as well as Boeing 737 Family aircraft.\r\n\r\nFinancial terms of the A320neo acquisition were not disclosed.\r\n","title":"ALM Acquires A320neo Operated by Cebu Pacific","slug":"alm-acquires-a320neo-operated-by-cebu-pacific","date":"2026-09-22T15:04:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2253/alm_aircraft_leasing___management","name":"ALM Aircraft Leasing \u0026 Management","id":2253},"formatted_date":"22SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/9610ae10804f9cd672e6ed3e48b594a4.jpeg"},{"id":57735,"article":"K2 Aviation has agreed to acquire six Airbus and Boeing aircraft from Carlyle Aviation Partners, expanding its portfolio through its first transaction with the global aircraft lessor and asset manager.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft are currently on lease to five airline customers. K2 did not disclose the individual aircraft types, operators or financial terms of the transaction.\r\n\r\nK2 expects to complete the acquisition of all six aircraft by the end of the first quarter of 2027.\r\n\r\nThe portfolio transaction is being supported by Franklin Templeton Benefit Street Partners, Merit AirFinance, Vedder, KPMG, A\u0026L Goodbody and EY.\r\n\r\nThe acquisition adds a diversified group of aircraft and airline credits to K2’s portfolio while establishing a new trading relationship with Carlyle Aviation Partners.\r\n","title":"K2 Aviation Acquires Six-Aircraft Portfolio from Carlyle","slug":"k2-aviation-acquires-six-aircraft-portfolio-from-carlyle","date":"2026-09-22T05:22:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1650/k2_aviation.png","name":"K2 Aviation","id":1650},"formatted_date":"22SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/f7bcb118c9b337b4b98240d3134c5f7a.jpg"},{"id":57734,"article":"Lufthansa Group has exercised purchase options for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, increasing its firm commitments for the 737 MAX family to 60 aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe new order follows Lufthansa’s 2023 agreement for 40 737 MAX 8s, which included options covering another 60 aircraft. The latest transaction represents the first 20 of those options to be converted into firm orders.\r\n\r\nDeliveries of the 737 MAX 10s are scheduled to begin in the early 2030s. Lufthansa plans to use the higher-capacity narrowbodies to progressively replace older Airbus A320 Family aircraft within the group.\r\n\r\nThe MAX 10 will complement the 40 MAX 8s already on order and provide additional seating capacity for European short- and medium-haul operations. Lufthansa estimates the MAX 10 will consume approximately 30% less fuel than the older aircraft it replaces while reducing unit costs by around 20%.\r\n\r\nThe 20-aircraft order has a list-price value of approximately $3.4 billion.\r\n\r\nLufthansa Group expects to receive more than 250 new aircraft across its fleet through 2035 as it replaces older equipment and expands capacity.\r\n","title":"Lufthansa Group Orders 20 737 MAX 10s for Early 2030s Delivery","slug":"lufthansa-group-orders-20-737-max-10s-for-early-2030s-delivery","date":"2026-09-17T17:50:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5362/lufthansa_group.png","name":"Lufthansa Group","id":5362},"formatted_date":"17SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/56809bb14b01c14286df77fa838f22e9.jpg"},{"id":57733,"article":"AerSale has placed a Boeing 757-200PCF freighter with Kazakhstan-based Jupiter Jet under a lease agreement, adding medium-haul cargo capacity to the airline’s expanding operation.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will support Jupiter Jet’s regional and international freight network, including express cargo and e-commerce services across Central Asia and neighboring markets.\r\n\r\nJupiter Jet is developing its cargo business from Kazakhstan as demand for dedicated air freight capacity grows across the region. The 757-200PCF provides the carrier with additional payload and range for routes that require more capacity than smaller regional freighters.\r\n\r\nThe transaction expands AerSale’s aircraft leasing activities while placing another 757 freighter into active cargo service. The company’s broader aftermarket business includes aircraft and engine leasing, MRO, used serviceable material and asset management.\r\n\r\nJupiter Jet said the aircraft will support continued fleet and network growth as it expands freight services within Central Asia and into international markets.\r\n","title":"AerSale Leases 757-200PCF Freighter to Jupiter Jet","slug":"aersale-leases-757-200pcf-freighter-to-jupiter-jet","date":"2026-09-17T07:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/538/aersale","name":"AerSale","id":538},"formatted_date":"17SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/b9b1504b10b9af1f1a4e12a1cb1f5984.webp"},{"id":57732,"article":"Korean Air has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, converting a procurement commitment announced in August 2025 into firm orders spanning four passenger and freighter models.\r\n\r\nThe order comprises 50 737-10s, 25 787-10s, 20 777-9s and eight 777-8 Freighters, making it Korean Air’s largest-ever Boeing aircraft order.\r\n\r\nThe 50 737-10s will provide new narrowbody capacity, while the 787-10 and 777-9 orders will support the carrier’s long-haul passenger fleet. The eight 777-8Fs will provide new-generation capacity for Korean Air’s dedicated cargo operation.\r\n\r\nThe transaction was previously recorded by Boeing as an unidentified customer order. Its disclosure confirms the aircraft mix associated with Korean Air’s 103-aircraft commitment announced in 2025.\r\n\r\nThe fleet investment comes as Korean Air integrates Asiana Airlines and restructures its combined aircraft requirements across passenger and cargo operations. The large commitment gives the group a pipeline of new Boeing narrowbody and widebody aircraft for longer-term fleet replacement and expansion.\r\n\r\nKorean Air and Boeing formally announced the finalized order in Seoul on September 16.\r\n","title":"Korean Air Finalizes Record Order for 103 Boeing Aircraft","slug":"korean-air-finalizes-record-order-for-103-boeing-aircraft","date":"2026-09-16T13:09:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/112/boeing","name":"Boeing","id":112},"formatted_date":"16SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/e2de7cb28629d955397655bbed3b0857.jpg"},{"id":57731,"article":"BermudAir will add an Embraer E190F freighter under lease from Regional One, expanding into dedicated cargo operations and becoming the first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter in the Americas.\r\n\r\nThe Bermuda-based airline will be the second E-Freighter operator worldwide. Regional One has placed five firm orders for the E190F passenger-to-freighter conversion and has taken delivery of two converted aircraft to date.\r\n\r\nThe freighter will add a new business line to BermudAir’s passenger operation, targeting express shipments, e-commerce and time-sensitive cargo between Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America.\r\n\r\nBermudAir currently operates two E175s and two E190 passenger aircraft and serves 10 destinations across the Caribbean, United States and Canada. Adding the E190F will allow the airline to build cargo operations around its existing Embraer fleet and regional network.\r\n\r\nThe E190F provides more than 100 cubic meters of cargo volume across its main and lower decks and can carry payloads of up to 13.5 tonnes. Embraer developed the conversion program to target the market between large cargo turboprops and conventional narrowbody freighters.\r\n\r\nThe BermudAir placement gives Regional One a second operator for its E190F portfolio while establishing the type in the North American and Caribbean cargo market.\r\n","title":"BermudAir to Become First Embraer E190F Operator in the Americas","slug":"bermudair-to-become-first-embraer-e190f-operator-in-the-americas","date":"2026-09-16T12:36:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/435/embraer","name":"Embraer","id":435},"formatted_date":"16SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/8e15a7862f5dc5ec3e6ad3a516a61858.jpg"},{"id":57730,"article":"Harbour Air has agreed to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, combining two British Columbia carriers into a regional aviation group with 59 aircraft and service to 25 communities.\r\n\r\nThe transaction will bring Harbour Air’s seaplane operation together with Pacific Coastal’s conventional regional network while retaining both airlines as separate brands. The companies will continue operating independently until the acquisition receives regulatory approval and closes.\r\n\r\nThe combined group will operate up to 300 flights per day and employ more than 900 people. Existing routes are expected to remain in place, with the new owner planning additional connectivity and airline partnerships as the businesses are integrated.\r\n\r\nVancouver will serve as a principal hub for the group, including connections through Vancouver International Airport to domestic and international airline networks. Harbour Air also plans to introduce a common loyalty offering across the two brands.\r\n\r\nThe complementary fleets will give the group both floatplane and wheeled-aircraft capabilities, providing greater flexibility during weather disruptions while expanding year-round access to smaller communities across British Columbia.\r\n\r\nHarbour Air said the larger platform will support future investment in aircraft, maintenance capacity, infrastructure and operating systems while creating opportunities to expand regional routes and partnerships.\r\n\r\nFinancial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, and the companies have not announced an expected closing date.\r\n","title":"Harbour Air to Acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, Creating 59-Aircraft Regional Group","slug":"harbour-air-to-acquire-pacific-coastal-airlines-creating-59-aircraft-regional-group","date":"2026-09-16T10:54:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4942/harbour_air","name":"Harbour Air","id":4942},"formatted_date":"16SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/266eb226aa73c0ab182f9dcc0e2e41c5.png"},{"id":57729,"article":"ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered an ATR 72-600 to Air Nostrum under a lease agreement, establishing its first transaction with the Spanish regional carrier.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft, MSN 1099, is configured with 72 passenger seats and is expected to enter commercial service immediately.\r\n\r\nThe transaction expands ACIA’s European customer portfolio while providing Air Nostrum with additional turboprop capacity for its regional operations.\r\n\r\nValencia-based Air Nostrum has operated regional services under the Iberia franchise for more than 30 years. The additional ATR 72-600 will supplement its existing regional fleet and provide capacity for shorter routes within its network.\r\n\r\nDublin-based ACIA specializes in regional aircraft leasing and lease management, with the Air Nostrum transaction further diversifying its international lessee base.\r\n","title":"ACIA Aero Leasing Delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Nostrum","slug":"acia-aero-leasing-delivers-atr-72-600-to-air-nostrum","date":"2026-09-16T10:07:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4488/acia_aero_leasing.png","name":"Acia Aero Leasing","id":4488},"formatted_date":"16SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/40c2e7fa70d65d08d15d94cd4df2998e.jpeg"},{"id":57728,"article":"airBaltic has received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its initial Chapter 11 motions, allowing the Latvian carrier to continue normal operations and immediately access €140 million of its €350 million debtor-in-possession financing facility.\r\n\r\nThe U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York granted the airline’s customary first-day relief and approved its DIP financing on an interim basis. The decision follows airBaltic’s voluntary Chapter 11 filing on September 14.\r\n\r\nThe initial €140 million tranche will provide liquidity as airBaltic continues operations and negotiates with creditors and other stakeholders. Access to the remaining €210 million will be available in additional tranches as the restructuring progresses, subject to the facility’s conditions and further court approvals where required.\r\n\r\nStrategic Value Partners arranged the €350 million DIP facility, with funding provided by Barclays, Hayfin Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, Oaktree Capital Management and Strategic Value Partners.\r\n\r\nThe court orders also authorize airBaltic to continue paying employee wages and benefits, maintain customer tickets, refunds, vouchers and loyalty points, and meet certain obligations to critical suppliers and distribution partners. Vendors can continue to be paid on normal terms for goods and services supplied from September 14 onward.\r\n\r\nThe DIP financing, together with cash generated from ongoing operations, is intended to fund the airline through its court-supervised restructuring. airBaltic is using Chapter 11 to reduce its financial obligations and establish a more sustainable capital structure and cost base.\r\n\r\nFlights and customer services remain unaffected by the proceedings, with existing bookings and tickets continuing to be honored.\r\n","title":"airBaltic Gains Court Approval to Access Initial €140 Million of DIP Financing","slug":"airbaltic-gains-court-approval-to-access-initial-140-million-of-dip-financing","date":"2026-09-16T10:06:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/460/airbaltic","name":"airBaltic","id":460},"formatted_date":"16SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/0748a61424a29d35e9ede57b7fd54c47.png"},{"id":57727,"article":"Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued an Air Operator Certificate to the Air Arabia-led consortium establishing a new low-cost airline at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, clearing the carrier to begin operations.\r\n\r\nThe certification follows completion of GACA’s technical, safety, security and operational requirements and advances plans to establish another national airline serving Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.\r\n\r\nAir Arabia Group is developing the carrier with Saudi partners Nesma Group and KUN Holding Company. The consortium was selected by GACA in July 2025 following a competitive process to establish and operate the Dammam-based airline, with the venture structured under majority Saudi ownership.\r\n\r\nThe new carrier is expected to build a network serving 24 domestic and 57 international destinations. GACA projects that it could carry approximately 10 million passengers annually by 2030.\r\n\r\nThe airline is also expected to create more than 2,400 direct jobs as its fleet and network expand, while increasing competition in Saudi Arabia’s domestic and international low-cost market.\r\n\r\nThe Dammam operation forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation expansion strategy, with the new airline intended to increase connectivity from the Eastern Province and develop King Fahd International Airport as a larger domestic and international gateway.\r\n","title":"Saudi Arabia Grants AOC to Air Arabia-Led Dammam Low-Cost Carrier","slug":"saudi-arabia-grants-aoc-to-air-arabia-led-dammam-low-cost-carrier","date":"2026-09-15T04:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/109/air_arabia","name":"Air Arabia","id":109},"formatted_date":"15SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/dff68ae06da9a2edf34396b51c743938.jpg"},{"id":57726,"article":"Neuberger Specialty Finance has partnered with a group of aviation finance executives to launch New Bridge AeroFinance, a new lending platform targeting an initial aerospace debt portfolio of more than $2 billion.\r\n\r\nNew Bridge Aero will originate and acquire loans and other debt instruments on behalf of funds managed by Neuberger Specialty Finance, with a mandate extending across aircraft and the broader aviation and aerospace ecosystem.\r\n\r\nThe platform will be led by Richard Moody, formerly Global Head of Aviation Finance at Hamburg Commercial Bank and previously Global Head of Transportation Finance at Deutsche Bank. Debbie Frew and William Glaister will join as co-founders and principals.\r\n\r\nFrew previously held senior aviation finance positions at Hamburg Commercial Bank and Deutsche Bank, while Glaister was Global Head of Asset Finance at Clifford Chance.\r\n\r\nNew Bridge Aero plans to provide structured and asset-backed financing across the capital structure, targeting opportunities where specialized underwriting and flexible capital can support aircraft and other aerospace assets and businesses.\r\n\r\nNeuberger Specialty Finance, Neuberger’s asset-based finance arm, manages more than $5 billion across over 50 portfolio companies and investment vehicles. Since launching its strategy in 2018, the business has invested more than $16 billion through approximately 80 origination partners.\r\n\r\nThe new platform expands Neuberger’s exposure to aviation credit as alternative capital providers take a larger role in financing aircraft, engines and other aerospace assets alongside traditional banks and capital markets.\r\n","title":"Neuberger Launches New Bridge AeroFinance with $2 Billion Portfolio Target","slug":"neuberger-launches-new-bridge-aerofinance-with-2-billion-portfolio-target","date":"2026-09-14T07:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/98/aviator.png","name":"AVIATOR","id":98},"formatted_date":"14SEP2026","thumb_url":null},{"id":57725,"article":"airBaltic has initiated a Chapter 11 financial restructuring in the United States and secured a commitment for €350 million of debtor-in-possession financing as the Latvian carrier seeks to reduce its obligations and establish a more sustainable capital structure.\r\n\r\nAir Baltic Corporation and certain subsidiaries voluntarily filed proceedings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The airline will continue operating during the court-supervised process, with flights, ticket sales, reservations and customer services continuing normally.\r\n\r\nStrategic Value Partners arranged the €350 million DIP facility, with funding from Barclays, Hayfin Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, Oaktree Capital Management and Strategic Value Partners. The financing carries an interest rate of SOFR plus 8%, equivalent to approximately 12% at current rates, and remains subject to court approval.\r\n\r\nThe new capital, together with cash generated by the airline’s operations, is expected to provide liquidity throughout the restructuring. Chapter 11 will give airBaltic a framework to negotiate with creditors, aircraft lessors and other stakeholders while maintaining operations.\r\n\r\nThe filing follows airBaltic’s recent efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and secure additional financing while implementing a revised business plan. The restructuring is intended to substantially reduce financial obligations, improve the airline’s cost structure and provide a stronger platform for its continuing operations.\r\n\r\nairBaltic’s existing Management Board and Supervisory Board will remain in place during the proceedings. The airline said it intends to continue meeting obligations to suppliers, service providers and other partners in the ordinary course of business.\r\n\r\nThe carrier said passengers do not need to take any action as a result of the filing, with existing tickets, reservations, vouchers and credits remaining valid.\r\n","title":"airBaltic Files for Chapter 11, Secures €350 Million DIP Financing","slug":"airbaltic-files-for-chapter-11-secures-350-million-dip-financing","date":"2026-09-14T07:02:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/460/airbaltic","name":"airBaltic","id":460},"formatted_date":"14SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/09a488a9df30a32f69c8b04e7d8d2d48.jpg"},{"id":57724,"article":"flydubai will launch dedicated freighter operations on October 1 with three Boeing 737-800 freighters wet-leased from SolitAir, adding main-deck cargo capacity alongside its existing passenger network.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will be based at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport and offer payload capacity of up to 23 tonnes per flight. The operation represents the first phase of flydubai’s cargo fleet expansion and provides additional capacity ahead of the fourth-quarter peak freight season.\r\n\r\nflydubai currently carries belly cargo across its fleet of 98 Boeing 737 passenger aircraft. Cargo capacity is expected to increase further as the carrier introduces its 30 Boeing 787s, while passenger-to-freighter conversions are being evaluated as a potential option from 2029.\r\n\r\nThe dedicated freighters will allow flydubai Cargo to handle commodities requiring main-deck capacity or specialized handling, including aerospace components, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, express shipments and dangerous goods.\r\n\r\nOperating from Al Maktoum will also give the cargo division access to Dubai South’s logistics infrastructure while supporting scheduled and charter services. Initial freighter operations will focus on high-demand regional markets, with frequencies expected to increase as the operation develops.\r\n\r\nflydubai’s broader passenger network covers more than 125 destinations across Africa, Central and South Asia, Europe, the Caucasus, the GCC, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The freighter program expands the carrier beyond belly-hold cargo into dedicated scheduled and ad-hoc charter operations.\r\n","title":"flydubai Launches Dedicated 737-800 Freighter Operations","slug":"flydubai-launches-dedicated-737-800-freighter-operations","date":"2026-09-11T13:16:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/394/flydubai","name":"flydubai","id":394},"formatted_date":"11SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/2598d3c0096d1a48894e9c89d77700ec.jpeg"},{"id":57723,"article":"Red Sea Airlines has agreed to lease two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital as the Egyptian carrier moves forward with plans to expand its fleet to 14 aircraft by 2028.\r\n\r\nThe two MAX 8s are scheduled for delivery in July and August 2027. The agreement represents another step in the airline’s fleet expansion following a recent agreement with Boeing.\r\n\r\nRed Sea Airlines is also due to receive a Boeing 737-800 from Aergo Capital by the end of 2026 and is negotiating with international lessors for another seven aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe additional capacity will support expansion from Egyptian airports including Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Sphinx International Airport, providing greater access to the country’s Red Sea leisure markets and Cairo-area tourism destinations.\r\n\r\nRed Sea Airlines said the fleet growth will be accompanied by investment in training, maintenance, technology and operational capabilities as it works toward its 14-aircraft target in 2028.\r\n","title":"Red Sea Airlines to Add Two 737 MAX 8s as It Targets 14-Aircraft Fleet","slug":"red-sea-airlines-to-add-two-737-max-8s-as-it-targets-14-aircraft-fleet","date":"2026-09-11T13:14:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4921/red_sea_airlines","name":"Red Sea Airlines","id":4921},"formatted_date":"11SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/28ae4d7d27a3bc4114b1f8b1f31056ca.png"},{"id":57722,"article":"TARMAC Aerosave will process more than 10 new-generation narrowbody aircraft for AerFin during 2026 under an expanded dismantling and recycling program between the two aviation aftermarket companies.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will include Airbus A320neo Family and Boeing 737 MAX types, with components recovered to support AerFin’s growing demand for used serviceable material from newer-generation fleets.\r\n\r\nTARMAC Aerosave has established a dedicated production line for the AerFin program covering cabin removal, landing gear removal and the recovery of priority and standard components. The structure is intended to accelerate parts harvesting and return material to the aftermarket more quickly.\r\n\r\nThe latest program extends a relationship between the companies that has operated for approximately 10 years. AerFin specializes in aviation asset management and aftermarket components, while TARMAC Aerosave provides aircraft storage, maintenance, dismantling and recycling services in Europe.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of A320neo and 737 MAX aircraft reflects the aftermarket’s gradual transition toward newer-generation material as the global fleets of both types mature and demand for replacement components increases.\r\n\r\nAdditional dismantling projects are already being prepared for 2027 as AerFin and TARMAC Aerosave expand their collaboration.\r\n","title":"TARMAC Aerosave to Dismantle More Than 10 A320neo and 737 MAX Aircraft for AerFin","slug":"tarmac-aerosave-to-dismantle-more-than-10-a320neo-and-737-max-aircraft-for-aerfin","date":"2026-09-11T06:36:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4647/tarmac_aerosave","name":"Tarmac Aerosave","id":4647},"formatted_date":"11SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/bf0b1352f1204064caa9fe7c64fbbda8.png"},{"id":57721,"article":"Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus covering five additional A350-900s, taking an initial step toward a broader plan to acquire 30 widebody aircraft for growth beyond 2030.\r\n\r\nThe proposed A350s are expected to be delivered in 2033 and 2034. The agreement remains subject to further evaluation, negotiations and the airline’s required investment and procurement approvals.\r\n\r\nVietnam Airlines currently operates 14 A350s and was the second airline globally to introduce the A350-900 into commercial service, beginning operations with the type in 2015. Adding more A350s would provide fleet commonality across flight operations, crew training, engineering and maintenance as the carrier expands its long-haul network.\r\n\r\nThe five-aircraft agreement represents only part of Vietnam Airlines’ longer-term widebody requirement. The carrier has identified the acquisition of 30 aircraft after 2030 as a strategic fleet priority as it prepares for increased international passenger demand and additional medium- and long-haul capacity.\r\n\r\nVietnam Airlines currently operates 81 Airbus aircraft, including 67 A320 and A321 Family narrowbodies and 14 A350s.\r\n\r\nThe carrier plans to use leased aircraft to address nearer-term international capacity requirements while preparing for its longer-term owned fleet investments. Early commitments are intended to secure delivery positions and provide sufficient time for financing, training, maintenance and other preparations associated with the planned widebody expansion.\r\n\r\nThe MoU was exchanged in Paris on September 10 during an official Vietnamese government visit to France.\r\n","title":"Vietnam Airlines Signs MoU for Five A350-900s as It Plans Post-2030 Widebody Expansion","slug":"vietnam-airlines-signs-mou-for-five-a350-900s-as-it-plans-post-2030-widebody-expansion","date":"2026-09-11T05:28:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/135/vietnam_airlines","name":"Vietnam Airlines","id":135},"formatted_date":"11SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/d432f5c7329134adb92a112be7b5c4fc.png"},{"id":57720,"article":"BOC Aviation has agreed to acquire 12 Airbus A320neos for long-term lease to Avianca, expanding its relationship with the Colombian carrier and supporting parent Abra Group’s fleet growth strategy.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft will be purchased directly from Airbus and are scheduled for delivery in 2029. All 12 will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines.\r\n\r\nThe transaction also includes pre-delivery payment financing support for Avianca. BOC Aviation said such financing is becoming increasingly important for airline customers as manufacturers increase aircraft production and carriers fund growing delivery pipelines.\r\n\r\nFor Avianca and Abra Group, the additional A320neos will provide new-generation narrowbody capacity to support network growth and connectivity across Latin America while improving fleet efficiency.\r\n\r\nThe deal increases BOC Aviation’s forward commitments to the A320neo Family while extending its existing leasing relationship with Avianca.\r\n","title":"BOC Aviation to Lease 12 New A320neos to Avianca","slug":"boc-aviation-to-lease-12-new-a320neos-to-avianca","date":"2026-09-10T05:41:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/729/boc_aviation","name":"BOC Aviation","id":729},"formatted_date":"10SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/9bcc8d6891894404c6459d2d7cc4c787.webp"},{"id":57719,"article":"BDO Ireland has established a dedicated Aviation Advisory unit targeting aircraft lessors, airlines, investors, financial institutions and other participants in the global aviation finance market.\r\n\r\nThe new practice is led by Stan Barnes, Partner and Head of Aviation Advisory, alongside Donal Boylan and Gerry Power. BDO said the three executives bring more than 100 years of combined experience spanning aircraft leasing, aviation finance, asset management and aviation technology.\r\n\r\nThe unit will advise clients on aircraft and portfolio transactions, asset lifecycle management, operational transformation, risk and governance, technology projects and regulatory requirements. It will combine specialist aviation expertise with BDO Ireland’s broader financial and professional services capabilities.\r\n\r\nBDO is launching the business from Ireland, where many of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies are headquartered or maintain significant operations. Irish-based lessors manage more than half of the global leased commercial aircraft fleet, according to the firm.\r\n\r\nThe practice will also use BDO’s international network to serve aviation clients outside Ireland as the firm seeks to develop the unit into a global advisory platform.\r\n\r\nThe expansion comes as aircraft owners and financiers face increasingly complex capital markets, regulatory requirements, technology investments and asset-management decisions, creating additional demand for specialized advisory services across the aircraft lifecycle.\r\n","title":"BDO Ireland Launches Aviation Advisory Practice","slug":"bdo-ireland-launches-aviation-advisory-practice","date":"2026-09-10T05:39:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/98/aviator.png","name":"AVIATOR","id":98},"formatted_date":"10SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/954e859c33d3713bccf7b5233e08b0f6.jpg"},{"id":57718,"article":"CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of five Airbus A321neos to LATAM Airlines Group under lease agreements signed in 2025, expanding the lessor’s relationship with South America’s largest airline group.\r\n\r\nThe five A321-271NX aircraft are powered by Pratt \u0026 Whitney GTF engines. With completion of the latest delivery program, CDB Aviation now has six A321neos on lease to LATAM.\r\n\r\nThe additional aircraft provide LATAM with higher-capacity narrowbody equipment as it continues to modernize and diversify its fleet across South America. The A321neo’s range also gives the group flexibility to deploy the type on longer routes connecting its regional network with destinations in the Caribbean and North America.\r\n\r\nFor CDB Aviation, the transaction increases its exposure to Latin America as passenger demand and airline fleet requirements continue to expand across the region.\r\n\r\nDublin-based CDB Aviation is wholly owned by China Development Bank Financial Leasing.\r\n","title":"CDB Aviation Completes Five-Aircraft A321neo Delivery Program with LATAM","slug":"cdb-aviation-completes-five-aircraft-a321neo-delivery-program-with-latam","date":"2026-09-08T17:55:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2750/cdb_aviation","name":"CDB Aviation","id":2750},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/e88448af13c96ca21c16c4cc6c5a3d73.jpg"},{"id":57717,"article":"Avianca has secured up to $300 million in financing to support CFM56 engine maintenance at GE Aerospace’s Celma facilities in Brazil, introducing a new export-credit structure for aviation MRO services in the country.\r\n\r\nCitibank arranged the financing, which is supported by export credit insurance provided by the Brazilian Agency for the Management of Guarantee Funds and Guarantees (ABGF). The structure is the first under the program to finance aircraft engine maintenance services for a non-Brazilian airline.\r\n\r\nThe facility will fund maintenance, repair and overhaul shop visits for CFM56 engines in Avianca’s fleet, providing the Abra Group carrier with additional liquidity and flexibility to execute its engine maintenance program.\r\n\r\nThe transaction also expands the use of Brazilian export-credit support beyond manufactured aerospace products to high-value aviation services, with GE Aerospace performing the underlying work domestically.\r\n\r\nGE Aerospace’s Celma operation is its principal engine overhaul platform in Latin America, with facilities in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro and Três Rios. The Brazilian business performs approximately 25% of GE Aerospace’s internal engine maintenance work globally.\r\n\r\nFor Avianca, the financing creates a dedicated source of capital for engine shop visits as the airline and parent Abra Group focus on fleet reliability, maintenance planning and greater operational synergies across the group.\r\n","title":"Avianca Secures $300 Million Engine MRO Financing Backed by Brazil’s ABGF","slug":"avianca-secures-300-million-engine-mro-financing-backed-by-brazils-abgf","date":"2026-09-08T15:41:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/142/avianca_airlines","name":"avianca airlines","id":142},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/55830f7332fa2aca3c80bc848345da2f.png"},{"id":57716,"article":"Air Cairo has placed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking the Egyptian carrier’s first direct aircraft acquisition from Airbus and adding an ownership component to a fleet built largely through leasing.\r\n\r\nThe order was signed at the El Alamein International Airshow and forms part of an expansion plan that calls for Air Cairo’s fleet to exceed 130 aircraft by 2034. The airline currently operates more than 45 aircraft, up from seven five years ago.\r\n\r\nThe new A320neos will support growth across Air Cairo’s domestic, regional and international networks while allowing the carrier to balance directly owned aircraft with leased capacity. The airline expects the mixed ownership structure to provide greater flexibility as its fleet and network expand.\r\n\r\nAir Cairo has separately selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines for the 15 aircraft, along with spare engines and options covering another 15 A320neos.\r\n\r\nThe carrier already operates 20 LEAP-1A-powered A320neos and 12 A320ceos equipped with CFM56 engines. The latest aircraft and engine commitments establish a path for further expansion of its new-generation Airbus narrowbody fleet as Air Cairo targets substantial growth through 2034.\r\n","title":"Air Cairo Orders 15 A320neos as It Adds Owned Aircraft to Fleet Strategy","slug":"air-cairo-orders-15-a320neos-as-it-adds-owned-aircraft-to-fleet-strategy","date":"2026-09-08T15:27:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/484/airbus","name":"Airbus","id":484},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/06a9cadee60ea5e138807779ab942cbf.jpg"},{"id":57715,"article":"Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its 17th Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, continuing a fleet renewal program that has added 10 aircraft since the beginning of 2026.\r\n\r\nThe latest delivery increases the Jordanian flag carrier’s total fleet to 36 aircraft. Another A320neo Family aircraft is scheduled to arrive in December, bringing the fleet of the type to 18 by year-end, followed by one additional aircraft in each of 2027 and 2028 for a total of 20.\r\n\r\nRoyal Jordanian also plans to add an Airbus A321 in 2027. Three of its A320neos have been designated for a new Premium Economy product positioned between Economy and Crown Class.\r\n\r\nThe narrowbody expansion is being accompanied by additional long-haul capacity. Royal Jordanian has received two Boeing 787-9s during 2026 and expects a third in 2027, with plans to eventually operate nine of the type. Its seven existing 787-8s are undergoing cabin, connectivity and livery upgrades.\r\n\r\nRegional capacity is provided by eight Embraer E2 aircraft, giving the airline a three-tier fleet strategy covering regional, short- and medium-haul, and long-haul markets.\r\n\r\nThe additional aircraft are supporting a broader network expansion that includes Misrata, Munich, Hamburg, Sharjah, Alexandria, Dallas, Vienna and Tashkent. Royal Jordanian is targeting a network of approximately 60 destinations over the coming years.\r\n\r\nThe airline said its fleet investment is being balanced against higher lease liabilities and financing costs, with management evaluating new aircraft based on their overall economics, including fuel consumption, maintenance expenses and revenue contribution. Royal Jordanian reported improved revenue, passenger traffic and positive financial results during the first half of 2026.\r\n","title":"Royal Jordanian Adds 17th A320neo Family Aircraft as Fleet Reaches 36","slug":"royal-jordanian-adds-17th-a320neo-family-aircraft-as-fleet-reaches-36","date":"2026-09-08T15:17:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/436/royal_jordanian_airlines.png","name":"Royal Jordanian Airlines","id":436},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/59acf4f080aff72b92a825c62bb53a1e.jpeg"},{"id":57714,"article":"Air Cairo has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power up to 30 additional Airbus A320neo aircraft as the Egyptian carrier continues its fleet expansion.\r\n\r\nThe agreement covers engines for 15 firm aircraft, options covering another 15, and spare engines. If all options are exercised, the transaction would represent more than 60 LEAP-1A engines.\r\n\r\nThe new commitment builds on an established CFM-powered fleet at Air Cairo. The airline currently operates 20 A320neos with LEAP-1A engines alongside 12 A320ceos powered by CFM56 engines and has used CFM products since 2005.\r\n\r\nThe engine selection supports Air Cairo’s broader fleet modernization program, increasing the number of new-generation narrowbodies in its operation while maintaining continuity with its existing LEAP-powered A320neo fleet.\r\n\r\nCFM is also introducing durability improvements across the LEAP fleet, including a high-pressure turbine durability kit designed to increase time on wing and a reverse bleed system intended to reduce maintenance requirements.\r\n\r\nThe agreement was announced September 8 at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt.\r\n","title":"Air Cairo Selects LEAP-1A Engines for Up to 30 Additional A320neos","slug":"air-cairo-selects-leap-1a-engines-for-up-to-30-additional-a320neos","date":"2026-09-08T15:11:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2296/air_cairo","name":"Air Cairo","id":2296},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/29c4d06ca3db57a0e8288e211ff9f8a4.webp"},{"id":57713,"article":"AFG is pleased to announce the acquisition and delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 13374, to IndiGo.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft is on lease to IndiGo and was delivered on 8 September 2026 at the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.\r\n\r\nThe transaction marks AFG’s third new A321neo placement with IndiGo, following deliveries in December 2025 and April 2026, and represents another successful execution of AFG’s aircraft investment and leasing activities with one of the world’s largest airline operators.\r\n\r\nChristian Nuehlen, CEO of AFG, commented: “This delivery demonstrates AFG’s ability to originate, structure and execute new-technology aircraft transactions for leading airlines worldwide. Successfully managing three A321neo deliveries to one of the world’s largest airline operators reflects the strength of our platform, the depth of our aviation expertise and, above all, the execution capabilities of our team. We remain focused on deploying capital into high-quality aviation assets and delivering transactions to the standards expected by our airline and investment partners globally.”\r\n\r\nThe transaction further reinforces AFG’s position as an international aviation investment and asset management platform with the capabilities to originate, finance, place and manage modern commercial aircraft across global markets.","title":"AFG Places Third New A321neo with IndiGo","slug":"afg-places-third-new-a321neo-with-indigo","date":"2026-09-08T15:10:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4598/afg___aircraft_finance_germany.png","name":"AFG - Aircraft Finance Germany","id":4598},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/316924bc294b043c7d9c7b936fd2cc6e.jpg"},{"id":57712,"article":"National Jet Express is adding a ninth Embraer E190 to its fleet as the Australian operator increases capacity to meet growing demand for fly-in, fly-out services.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft, VH-8EC, is scheduled to enter service on September 19 and will be based in Perth. Its arrival follows the introduction of NJE’s 13th De Havilland Q400, VH-8QE, in June.\r\n\r\nWith the latest E190, NJE’s FIFO passenger fleet will increase to 22 aircraft, comprising nine E190 jets and 13 Q400 turboprops. The fleet supports contract flying across Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.\r\n\r\nNJE plans to add a tenth E190 approximately one month after VH-8EC enters service, with further fleet growth planned over the following 12 months as demand for its FIFO operations increases.\r\n\r\nThe company operates and maintains both its E190 and Q400 fleets in-house, providing a common operating platform for existing contracts and additional resource-sector flying opportunities across Australia.\r\n","title":"National Jet Express Adds Ninth E190 as FIFO Fleet Expands","slug":"national-jet-express-adds-ninth-e190-as-fifo-fleet-expands","date":"2026-09-08T15:00:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/4977/national_jet_express","name":"NJE National Jet Express","id":4977},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/72e315d97242dbea48cce7e3c1fff253.png"},{"id":57711,"article":"Southern Vision Investment has taken a strategic stake in AVi8 Airways, providing funding to support the Vietnamese startup through certification and preparations for commercial operations in 2027.\r\n\r\nFinancial terms and the size of SVI’s investment were not disclosed, with additional details expected to be released in future regulatory filings. AVi8 said the capital provides financial support for its certification process and establishes SVI as a long-term investor in the business.\r\n\r\nAVi8 is developing an ACMI and charter platform focused on Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific market. Its planned fleet includes Airbus A320-family aircraft for passenger operations and A321F and A330F freighters for cargo services.\r\n\r\nThe airline intends to launch with cargo operations in 2027 before adding passenger charter and ACMI services. Its business model is designed around supplying additional capacity to airlines and other customers during seasonal demand peaks and for markets where dedicated charter or cargo capacity is required.\r\n\r\nAVi8 plans to build its fleet progressively after entering service, with SVI’s investment providing capital as the company moves through certification, aircraft introduction and initial commercial operations.\r\n\r\nThe transaction gives AVi8 a strategic financial partner as it seeks to establish a dedicated ACMI and charter operation in a Southeast Asian market where airlines increasingly use flexible capacity to manage seasonal passenger demand and cargo requirements.","title":"Southern Vision Investment Becomes Strategic Investor in AVi8 Airways","slug":"southern-vision-investment-becomes-strategic-investor-in-avi8-airways","date":"2026-09-08T14:44:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/5405/avi8_airways.png","name":"AVi8 Airways","id":5405},"formatted_date":"08SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/bdef7e4bcef2d8972041d03f51be1d97.jpeg"},{"id":57710,"article":"fastjet Zimbabwe will extend the deployment of an Airbus A320 following increased demand on its routes between Zimbabwe and Johannesburg.\r\n\r\nThe A320 entered the carrier’s operation on August 1, initially as additional capacity for the peak travel period in August and September. The aircraft has been serving the Harare-Johannesburg and Victoria Falls-Johannesburg routes.\r\n\r\nUnder the revised schedule, fastjet will retain the additional A320 capacity through the end of October before bringing the aircraft back into service for the December festive travel period.\r\n\r\nThe larger aircraft supplements fastjet Zimbabwe’s existing fleet and provides additional seats on two of its highest-demand international routes. The airline said traffic from both business and leisure passengers has supported the decision to extend the deployment.\r\n\r\nThe A320 has also been used to introduce fastjet’s Business Premium product, which includes additional baggage allowances, dedicated ground services and an upgraded onboard offering.\r\n\r\nThe extension gives fastjet additional capacity during two important demand periods without committing the airline to year-round A320 operations.\r\n","title":"fastjet Zimbabwe Extends A320 Operations Through December Peak","slug":"fastjet-zimbabwe-extends-a320-operations-through-december-peak","date":"2026-09-07T16:26:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/2318/fastjet","name":"Fastjet","id":2318},"formatted_date":"07SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/7b7cf702640924dc9963b853d54bd105.webp"},{"id":57708,"article":"Aviation Capital Group has delivered a new Boeing 737-8 to South Korea’s Trinity Airways, marking the first aircraft to enter service in the carrier’s new branding following its transition from T’way Air.\r\n\r\nThe aircraft was delivered from ACG’s Boeing orderbook and is the third of seven 737-8s being supplied to the airline under an existing mandate. The remaining four aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2026.\r\n\r\nThe delivery also introduces Trinity Airways’ new gray and rose gold livery, making the 737-8 the first aircraft to operate with the carrier’s new visual identity.\r\n\r\nTrinity plans to use the additional narrowbody capacity to support expansion from its Seoul hubs at Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport, including services across the Asia-Pacific region.\r\n\r\nThe seven-aircraft transaction with ACG provides Trinity with additional 737-8 capacity as the airline moves forward with its new brand and continues expanding its international network.\r\n","title":"Aviation Capital Group Delivers Third 737-8 to Rebranded Trinity Airways","slug":"aviation-capital-group-delivers-third-737-8-to-rebranded-trinity-airways","date":"2026-09-04T11:45:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/1026/aviation_capital_group","name":"Aviation Capital Group","id":1026},"formatted_date":"04SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/738535ff2048f16060b0cad4f6a4653e.jpg"},{"id":57707,"article":"ANA Holdings has placed a firm order for eight additional Embraer E190-E2s, increasing its commitment for the regional jet to 23 aircraft.\r\n\r\nThe agreement formalizes the fleet expansion announced by ANA Holdings on July 29 and follows its original order for 15 E190-E2s in 2025. The Japanese aviation group retains options for another five aircraft.\r\n\r\nDeliveries of ANA’s E190-E2 fleet are scheduled to begin in 2028. The aircraft will support the group’s regional network in Japan, where ANA plans to use the type to improve operating economics while maintaining capacity appropriate for smaller domestic markets.\r\n\r\nThe additional order deepens Embraer’s position in Japan, where E-Jets have operated since 2009. ANA’s selection of the E190-E2 also introduces the second-generation E-Jet family into its fleet as part of a broader effort to improve the efficiency of regional operations.\r\n\r\nIf ANA exercises its five remaining options, its E190-E2 fleet commitment would increase to as many as 28 aircraft.\r\n","title":"ANA Holdings Adds Eight E190-E2s, Lifting Firm Order to 23 Aircraft","slug":"ana-holdings-adds-eight-e190-e2s-lifting-firm-order-to-23-aircraft","date":"2026-09-04T05:15:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/435/embraer","name":"Embraer","id":435},"formatted_date":"04SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/59ee0750d06b29b4b9a72a14e1a26081.jpg"},{"id":57706,"article":"airBaltic has agreed terms for up to €257 million of interim financing as the Latvian carrier seeks additional liquidity to implement its revised business plan.\r\n\r\nThe financing would be provided by a combination of existing bondholders and third-party finance providers through newly issued bonds maturing on February 26, 2027. The providers have committed to make the full amount available, subject to required approvals and other conditions.\r\n\r\nUnder the proposed structure, €180 million would become available shortly after bondholder approval, with a further €77 million accessible once additional conditions are satisfied. A bondholder meeting to consider the transaction is scheduled for September 11.\r\n\r\nThe funding is designed to provide airBaltic with liquidity while management implements measures intended to improve efficiency and move the airline toward a more self-sufficient financial position.\r\n\r\nThe transaction does not require a new financial contribution from the Latvian government. However, Latvia may participate proportionally to its existing position as an airBaltic bondholder under recently adopted legislation.\r\n\r\nThe financing remains subject to approvals from airBaltic’s bondholders and shareholders and forms part of a broader financial restructuring accompanying the carrier’s new business plan.\r\n","title":"airBaltic Secures Commitments for Up to €257 Million of Interim Financing","slug":"airbaltic-secures-commitments-for-up-to-257-million-of-interim-financing","date":"2026-09-03T16:29:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/460/airbaltic","name":"airBaltic","id":460},"formatted_date":"03SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/e07c32d91b6fd75c535520a5fde8eec1.jpg"},{"id":57705,"article":"Rolls-Royce \u0026 Partners Finance has agreed to establish an aircraft engine leasing company in China’s Tianjin Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone, committing more than RMB2.3 billion to the new operation.\r\n\r\nThe agreement was signed with the Tianjin Dongjiang authorities on September 3 during the 2026 China Aviation Finance International Forum. The new entity will hold aircraft engine assets in China and serve as a platform for RRPF’s core activities in the country.\r\n\r\nThe business will focus on engine leasing, asset management and lifecycle services. According to the announcement, the transaction marks the first time a major international aviation lessor has established ownership of leasing assets in China for local operations.\r\n\r\nUK-based RRPF is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and US railcar and aircraft leasing company GATX. Its global portfolio comprises more than 1,000 engines under lease or management serving over 50 airline customers.\r\n\r\nThe Tianjin investment gives RRPF a locally based asset-owning platform as it expands its presence in China’s aviation leasing market.\r\n","title":"Rolls-Royce \u0026 Partners Finance Establishes Engine Leasing Company in Tianjin","slug":"rolls-royce-partners-finance-establishes-engine-leasing-company-in-tianjin","date":"2026-09-03T13:59:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/516/rolls_royce","name":"Rolls-Royce","id":516},"formatted_date":"03SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/0be33568e2ba21905321a66729c415f9.png"},{"id":57704,"article":"FLY91 has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600s in a transaction valued at approximately $1 billion, providing the Indian regional carrier with aircraft for a major expansion of its domestic network.\r\n\r\nDeliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032. The transaction is ATR’s largest firm order in almost a decade and the manufacturer’s largest-ever order from a regional airline.\r\n\r\nFLY91 currently operates six aircraft and plans to expand its fleet to 60 within five years. The new ATRs will provide the core capacity for that growth as the airline develops connections between India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.\r\n\r\nThe order also represents a significant boost to ATR’s 2026 commercial activity. It increases the manufacturer’s firm order intake for the year to 54 aircraft, already exceeding its full-year 2025 net order total.\r\n\r\nFLY91 launched commercial operations in 2024 with a business model focused specifically on regional flying. The airline is backed by Convergent Finance, with Chairman Harsha Raghavan describing the new aircraft commitment as the platform for its next phase of expansion.\r\n\r\nThe fleet investment comes as India prepares to expand its regional connectivity program through UDAN 2.0. FLY91 plans to use the ATR 72-600’s economics on shorter sectors to expand direct air links between smaller cities and regional economic centers.\r\n","title":"FLY91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600s in $1 Billion Fleet Expansion","slug":"fly91-orders-40-atr-72-600s-in-1-billion-fleet-expansion","date":"2026-09-03T12:24:00.000Z","company":{"image_url":"/uploads/companies/640/atr","name":"ATR","id":640},"formatted_date":"03SEP2026","thumb_url":"https://aviator.aero/uploads/press_release_images/19f7950c0ae7be9506c87a4751d0fb29.jpg"}],"meta":{"total_count":56247,"current_page":1,"total_pages":1125}}