FedEx expects to resume MD-11F service in spring 2026 as it outlines grounding impact
US express cargo operator FedEx is working on the expectation that the grounded Boeing MD-11 freighter fleet will return to service in spring next year.
Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq takes first A321XLR through long-term lease
Privately-owned Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq has received an Airbus A321XLR, one of a batch to be delivered to the airline.
Air Transat now expects A321XLR deliveries to start in 2027
Montreal-based Air Transat has pushed back its first Airbus A321XLR deliveries to 2027, as the leisure carrier continues to navigate Pratt & Whitney GTF engine groundings affecting its existing narrowbody fleet.
Airbus confirms expanded A350-1000 agreement with China Airlines
Airbus has confirmed an expanded order for A350-1000s, comprising five additional jets, from Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.
Israir Group signs preliminary agreement for pair of A330s
Israeli leisure carrier Israir Group has signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of two Airbus A330s with which it plans to open transatlantic services.
KLM Cityhopper starts putting increased-capacity E195-E2s into service
Dutch carrier KLM’s Cityhopper division has started operating Embraer 195-E2 twinjets with increased capacity.
Austrian Airlines starts transferring E195 fleet to Italian sister carrier
Lufthansa Group’s Austrian Airlines has begun phasing out its Embraer 195 regional jets, transferring an initial aircraft to Italian sister carrier Air Dolomiti.
United strikes sale-leaseback deals covering 20 Max 9s with SMBC Aviation Capital
The Irish lessor disclosed the sale-leaseback agreements, which apply to Max 9s delivered in late 2025 and 2026, on 10 December.
Abra Group considers adding shorter-haul capacity to combined fleet
The parent of Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s Gol and Spanish wet-lease operator Wamos sees opportunities to boost regional connectivity throughout Latin America
AirAsia expects A321LR deliveries to begin in 2026
Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia Group expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A321LR in 2026, as it looks to “unify” the operations of its short-haul and medium-haul units.
Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan to expand as board approves A321neo acquisition
Budget carrier Tigerair Taiwan is to acquire at least 15 Airbus A321neo twinjets for its route-development plan.
Spirit to cut fleet in half under bankruptcy reorganisation plan
Spirit Airlines has committed to retaining up to 28 A320neos and A321neos, along with up to 78 older A320-family jets, upon emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Spirit seeks lease rejections on additional 11 ‘cash drain’ A320-family jets
Spirit Airlines is shedding more metal with a plan to reject leases on an additional 11 Airbus A320-family jets.
Israir in talks to acquire A330s and seeks block-seat deal with tour operator
Avianca still working through software ‘downgrades’ on two dozen A320-family jets
Aeroflot Group discloses acquisition of 747 and 737 freighters
Argentina’s Flybondi plans expansion with A220s and 737 Max 10s
Luxair receives first of six Embraer 195-E2s
Air Atlanta Icelandic to operate Fly Meta converted 777-300ER for Hungarian cargo carrier
Emergency flight-control modifications complete on vast majority of A320-family jets
A320 grounding linked to software update designed to protect against in-flight loss of control
Aerolineas Argentinas unveils self-financed plan to take A330neos and larger 737 Max jets
Urgent A320 directive drawn up as solar radiation incident reveals flight-control vulnerability
UK’s One Air introduces second 777F to fleet
Leisure carrier Marabu expands fleet to a dozen A320neos