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17-Hour Nonstop Flights: Delta's 11 New Ultra-Long Routes Revealed [Full List]
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P&WC starts ground testing hybrid powertrain for flight trials in 2027
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Tracking Farnborough air show aircraft order commitments
Total commercial aircraft order commitments including options and preliminary deals reach nearly 400 after two days of the show. Airbus, Boeing and Embraer unveiled a further 140 order commitments on the second day of the show. That includes fresh Boeing...
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BOC Aviation orders up to 220 Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines
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CFM International secures fresh Leap-1A engine business from Abra and lessors
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P&W offers backing for A220 stretch
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Boeing Lands New 787, 737 Orders at Farnborough
Boeing finalized significant aircraft orders during its presentation at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Specifically, Boeing secured an order for twenty new 787 Dreamliners from AerCap, a leading global aviation asset management firm. Furthermore, the...
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JetBlue Wins Auction for Spirit’s Slots at LaGuardia
JetBlue Airways has secured a significant victory in its acquisition strategy, successfully bidding $58.5 million during an auction process. The agreement encompasses twelve daily departure slots and ten daily arrival slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport....
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This 2007 Cirrus SR20 G2 Is an Accessible ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
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Philippine Airlines orders Rolls-Royce engines for its growing A350-1000 fleet
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Embraer receives E2 orders from Abra Group, Binter, Luxair at Farnborough 2026
During the Farnborough Airshow 2026, Embraer confirmed a significant order for its E190 and E195 family aircraft totaling twenty-eight units. Abra Group will take delivery of ten E190s, while Binter Canarias has secured eight E195s. Furthermore,...
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SR Technics signs engine maintenance agreement with Oman Air
SR Technics and Oman Air have formalized a strategic partnership through a new two-year engine maintenance agreement. This collaboration represents an expansion of SR Technics’ existing services within the aviation sector. The contract details encompass...
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Azorra orders up to 30 Embraer E190F P2F freighters at Farnborough 2026
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United Airlines Boeing 737-900 Makes Rare Military Base Diversion After Low Fuel Emergency
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Canada joins GCAP sixth-generation fighter programme as an observer
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Beehive Industries to expand 3D-printed jet production in Ohio
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UK opposition leader delivers defence funding plea at Farnborough
Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Opposition in the United Kingdom, visited the Farnborough air show to advocate for a significant increase in defense spending. She proposed launching ‘the biggest peacetime programme of rearmament’ for the UK. Badenoch's visit...
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Vintage Aircraft and Replicas at AirVenture
At this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, attendees were given the opportunity to hear the stories surrounding several highly desired aircraft. The event showcased vintage planes alongside meticulously crafted replicas, offering enthusiasts a deep...
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Ontic, CFS Aero join forces on engine support
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Abra Group orders 20 Embraer E195-E2 jets
Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca, Gol, and Wamos Air, has finalized an agreement to purchase twenty Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This initial order represents a significant investment in their fleet modernization strategy. The deal includes options...
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MSC Air Cargo orders five 777-8 Freighters at Farnborough Airshow 2026
MSC Air Cargo announced an order for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters during the Farnborough Airshow 2026 event. This represents the cargo operator’s initial commitment to this new aircraft type. The deal signifies a significant expansion of MSC Air Cargo's...
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Luxair firms B737 MAX 10, E-190 E2 orders, secures additional options at Farnborough 2026
Luxair has finalized its order for two Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft as of today’s announcement. The Luxembourg airline also solidified options to purchase an additional pair of the new jetliners. Furthermore, Luxair secured options for five Embraer E190-E2...
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Startup Tajik carrier Shohin Airlines orders four A320neo family aircraft
Shojin Airlines, a recently established airline headquartered in Tajikistan, has finalized an order for four Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The acquisition represents a significant step forward for the burgeoning Tajik aviation sector. These new aircraft...
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Leasing firm AerCap orders 15 Boeing 787-9 aircraft at Farnborough 2026
AerCap, a leading aircraft leasing company, finalized an order for fifteen Boeing 787-9 airplanes during the Farnborough Airshow in 2026. The announcement was made by Boeing, the US aerospace giant responsible for manufacturing the new aircraft. This...
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Major Lessor Orders 15 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
GE Aviation announced today that it has secured an order for fifteen additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on behalf of its customers. This significant expansion represents a substantial boost to GE Aviation’s existing 787 portfolio, which is now...
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The Real Reason Why Premium Economy Is Quietly Becoming The Best Value In Long-Haul Travel In 2026
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Abra Group places its first order for Embraer 195-E2s
Embraer announced that Abra Group has placed an initial order for twenty Embraer E195-E2 aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow on July 21st. The Brazilian manufacturer secured additional commitments from Binter, Fuji Dream, and Luxair as part of this deal....
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Lessor AerCap orders 15 more Boeing 787-9s
AerCap, an Irish-based aircraft leasing firm, has finalized an order for fifteen additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners announced on July 21st at the Farnborough air show. This significant expansion brings AerCap’s total commitment to nearly 140 of the...
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NATS outlines sustainability initiatives as it looks to the future of flight
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