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Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer

Saab says it has secured a SEK 10.1 billion (about €910 million) order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft from an undisclosed Middle East country, with deliveries scheduled for 2030. Separate reporting also notes a Pentagon deal with L3Harris to ramp motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors.

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2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00

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Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra codeshare, interline, cargo and loyalty partnership

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2026-07-26T22:35:46.330464-07:00

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

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Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer Saab says it has secured a SEK 10.1 billion (about €910 million) order for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft from an undisclosed Middle East country, with deliveries scheduled for 2030. Separate reporting also notes a Pentagon deal with L3Harris to ramp motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors.

2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00

Saab books ~SEK 10.1B GlobalEye order: two AEW&C aircraft for 2030 deliveries from undisclosed Middle East customer

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Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years Qantas and Australia Post have agreed to extend their century-old air freight partnership for another decade, aiming to support growing next-day e-commerce delivery demand across Australia. The extension reinforces the carriers’ role in moving high-priority parcels through the domestic air cargo network.

2026-07-27T01:52:18.953463-07:00

Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years

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Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra codeshare, interline, cargo and loyalty partnership Etihad Airways and Ghana’s Africa World Airlines (AWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration, and frequent flyer programme linkage. The partnership is designed to support Etihad’s planned Abu Dhabi–Accra route launch on March 24, 2027, strengthening West Africa connectivity.

2026-07-26T22:35:46.330464-07:00

Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra codeshare, interline, cargo and loyalty partnership

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand Embraer reported a record $34.5 billion backlog in 2Q26, its seventh consecutive quarterly high, driven by commercial, defense and services. In parallel, Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 Embraer E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions, while Embraer’s India partner Adani reportedly explored launching an airline to support E175 production.

2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a twice-weekly seasonal Doha–Katowice freighter service using Boeing 777 freighters, bolstering Central Europe’s access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines plans to add four 737-800BCF aircraft to raise its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines signed with Boeing for its first converted B767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service The US Department of Transportation extended the start deadline for Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam)’s planned fifth-freedom cargo service from Hong Kong International to Manila (NAIA) to Oct. 31, 2026. The updated authorization took effect July 20 and covers 7x weekly operations.

2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) will expand its dedicated cargo operation, Azul Logística, with four additional Airbus A321-200(P2F) freighters based in São Paulo Viracopos.

2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

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