Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Azorra expands to 54 firm Embraer E195-E2 jets after new 15-aircraft order; E2 sales surpass 500

Aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for another 15, raising its total E2 commitment from 39 to 54. The deal pushes the Embraer E2 program’s cumulative orders beyond 500 jets.

2026-06-05T05:02:23.932599-07:00
AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

Qatar Airways increases Doha-Dubai flights to five daily as UAE network grows

By AeroTime: Qatar Airways is set to increase its service between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Dubai International Airport (DXB) gradually from two to five daily flights, bringing the route to up to 35 weekly frequencies.

2026-06-05T05:11:25.357980-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus A320-family orders surpass 20,000 after surge in May

By FlightGlobal: Chinese carriers' latest agreements contribute to single-aisle family milestone. Airbus has exceeded 20,000 total orders for its A320 family, following the firming of several agreements during May.

Also: Reuters
2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00
AeroTimeJean Carmela Lim

PAL flies its A350-1000 to Toronto starting June 2026

By AeroTime: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it will begin operating its Airbus A350-1000 on the Manila-Toronto route starting June 5, 2026, making Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) the second North American destination to be served by the airline’s newest flagship aircraft.

2026-06-05T04:11:38.266303-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Canada issues emergency order due to PW210 crack risk on AW169, S-76 helicopters

By FlightGlobal: P&WC has already published a service bulletin in response to the risk. Canada's aviation regulator has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) to address possible cracks in Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210 turboshafts that power twin-engined Leonardo Helicopters AW169s and Sikorsky S-76s.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-06-04T18:57:52.566309-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Russia’s modernised Il-114-300 turboprop secures type certification

By FlightGlobal: Federal air transport regulator approves updated version of regional aircraft during St Petersburg forum. Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has granted certification to the Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, disclosing the approvals during an international economic forum in St Petersburg on 5 June.

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00