Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Embraer and U.S. lessor Azorra have agreed on an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further 15. The deal increases Azorra’s total E2-family commitment to 54 and underscores Embraer’s E2 program milestone—surpassing 500 aircraft sold.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
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.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
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.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
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.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
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.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
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.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Latest intake includes operators, infrastructure providers and lessors. Electric aircraft developer Vaeridion has doubled its ‘Market Advisory Committee’ (MAC), adding operators in the Czech Republic, Ireland and the Netherlands to the current 10-strong group.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: Changi Airport Group (CAG) has reported revenue of SGD 3.3 billion (US$2.5 billion) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, a 6% increase from SGD 3.1 billion (US$2.4 billion) the previous year.
Reuters
• Jekaterina Golubkova, Mariko Katsumura
The Air Current
• Julie Johnsson
