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Vietnamese carriers place Boeing orders totalling 90 jets; Vietnam Airlines buys 50 737 MAX 8s

Three Vietnamese carriers announced Boeing deals totaling 90 aircraft, led by Vietnam Airlines' first-ever commitment to Boeing: a firm order for 50 737 MAX 8s. Newly launched Sun PhuQuoc Airways placed an order for up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to build long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-18T17:25:23.154031-08:00

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Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

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Aviation Capital Group signs definitive agreement to acquire 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

2026-02-19T12:21:31.634746-08:00

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ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists

2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00

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Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases Azul has completed its U.S. Chapter 11 restructuring, cutting about $2.5 billion of debt and lease obligations and exiting bankruptcy. Backed by United and American commitments, the recapitalization stabilizes the carrier’s balance sheet and allows focus on its ~800‑flight daily network and regional cargo growth.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

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AeroTransCargo signs MOU with GMF AeroAsia for B747 freighter MRO partnership AeroTransCargo FZE, the leasing arm of Aerotranscargo (F5, Chisinau International), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia to explore MRO services for Boeing 747 freighters, establishing a maintenance partnership aimed at supporting leased 747 cargo assets in the region.

2026-02-19T23:54:38.575311-08:00

AeroTransCargo signs MOU with GMF AeroAsia for B747 freighter MRO partnership

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DGCA approves IndiGo’s 12‑month wet‑lease of Boeing 777‑300ERs The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has approved IndiGo’s request to wet‑lease Boeing 777‑300ERs for a 12‑month period, authorising temporary operation of the widebody jets under a wet‑lease arrangement. DGCA officials said they “met the carrier halfway” after regulatory discussions with the airline.

2026-02-19T19:46:16.689237-08:00

DGCA approves IndiGo’s 12‑month wet‑lease of Boeing 777‑300ERs

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Aviation Capital Group signs definitive agreement to acquire 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon Aviation Capital Group has signed definitive agreements to acquire 24 aircraft from lessor Avolon, comprising 18 short- and medium‑haul jets (12 are latest‑generation types) and six modern long‑haul widebodies. The deal immediately expands ACG’s leasing inventory and alters its narrowbody/widebody mix.

2026-02-19T12:21:31.634746-08:00

Aviation Capital Group signs definitive agreement to acquire 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

Reuters

Brazil pushes to loosen FNAC loan terms as BRL4bn earmarked for airlines in 2026 Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho has asked the Finance Ministry to relax conditions on loans backed by the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC) as the fund prepares to disburse 4 billion reais (~$765 million) starting in 2026. The request targets tighter access to state-backed financing for carriers.

2026-02-19T12:10:32.474511-08:00

Brazil pushes to loosen FNAC loan terms as BRL4bn earmarked for airlines in 2026

Inflight Online

Valour: Over 50% of commercial aircraft lack passenger Wi‑Fi — a major retrofit market opens Valour Consultancy finds more than half of the global commercial airline fleet still lacks passenger Wi‑Fi, creating a substantial retrofit and supplier opportunity. Airlines face pressure to upgrade connectivity to meet passenger expectations, unlock ancillary revenue and secure satellite capacity.

2026-02-19T03:31:32.187375-08:00

Valour: Over 50% of commercial aircraft lack passenger Wi‑Fi — a major retrofit market opens

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Vietnamese carriers place Boeing orders totalling 90 jets; Vietnam Airlines buys 50 737 MAX 8s Three Vietnamese carriers announced Boeing deals totaling 90 aircraft, led by Vietnam Airlines' first-ever commitment to Boeing: a firm order for 50 737 MAX 8s. Newly launched Sun PhuQuoc Airways placed an order for up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to build long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-18T17:25:23.154031-08:00

Vietnamese carriers place Boeing orders totalling 90 jets; Vietnam Airlines buys 50 737 MAX 8s

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Alliance Aviation Services to book A$130m non‑cash impairment on Fokker fleet Alliance Aviation Services, the holding company for Alliance Airlines, will book a A$130 million non‑cash impairment charge on its Fokker fleet. The write‑down will reduce reported earnings for the period while leaving immediate cash flow unchanged.

2026-02-18T13:46:04.601713-08:00

Alliance Aviation Services to book A$130m non‑cash impairment on Fokker fleet

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Vietnamese carriers place Boeing orders totalling 90 jets; Vietnam Airlines buys 50 737 MAX 8s

Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

Aviation Capital Group signs definitive agreement to acquire 24-aircraft portfolio from Avolon

ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists

News Timeline