Riyadh Air has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a significant milestone as the Saudi Arabian carrier moves closer to launching commercial operations. The arrival of the airline’s first custom-built aircraft represents a major step in the development of both Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation ambitions. Tony Douglas, Chief
Embraer and Azorra have signed a new agreement for 15 additional E195-E2 aircraft, along with purchase rights for a further 15 jets, deepening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The latest order increases Azorra’s firm commitment for the E2 family from 39 to 54 aircraft, highlighting continued confidence in the market for fuel-efficient small
Norwegian has agreed to purchase a Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently on lease to the airline, marking another step in its fleet ownership strategy. The transaction is intended to strengthen Norwegian’s future fleet position, improve financial flexibility and increase aircraft ownership in support of long-term operational and strategic growth. It is also expected to reduce overall
Rolls-Royce has marked a major achievement for its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine, which has delivered almost twice the expected fuel savings during its first year of airline service. The first Trent XWB-84 EP entered service in May 2025 as part of Rolls-Royce’s £1 billion (US$1.35 billion) investment programme for its Trent engine family.
Jetstream Aviation Capital (Jetstream) has delivered a Saab 340B(F) freighter to Montreal-based Pascan Aviation (Pascan), further strengthening the carrier’s cargo fleet and supporting its expanding operations across eastern Canada. The aircraft, serial number 340B-185, was delivered on May 31, 2026 and becomes the second Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft operated by Pascan since Transport Canada approved
Azorra has delivered the first of two ATR 42-600 aircraft to Dallas-based public charter carrier JSX, marking the start of a new customer relationship and further strengthening Azorra’s presence in the North American market. The ATR 42-600’s performance capabilities will allow the carrier to extend its public charter network to thousands of additional airports across
GE Aerospace has completed testing of a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine system developed under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project, clearing the way for future flight tests. The ground test marked the company’s first validation of the full integrated system. It brought together GE Aerospace-developed motor-generators, power converters and inverters, controllers, Dowty propellers, Avio Aero
Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has completed its maiden test flight, marking a major milestone ahead of the launch of the airline’s non-stop services from Australia’s east coast to London and New York. Operated by two Airbus test pilots, three flight test engineers and one ground test engineer, the ultra-long-range aircraft took off
Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas (Azul) has confirmed an order for four additional Airbus A330-900 aircraft, reinforcing the A330neo as the backbone of its future long-haul fleet. The order was previously listed as undisclosed and takes the airline’s A330neo backlog to 11 aircraft. Passengers travelling on Azul’s A330neo aircraft will continue to benefit from Airbus’ airspace
Bell Textron has delivered a new Bell 407GXi helicopter to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), following the purchase announcement made at Verticon earlier this year. Celebrating 75 years at its Fort Worth, Texas headquarters, Bell continues to support public safety operators worldwide. The new Bell 407GXi will join the department’s Bell 412EP and
