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Alaska places record Boeing order to underpin international expansion

Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever order with Boeing — a blockbuster deal to support an accelerated push into international markets. The commitment will underpin a strategic fleet expansion as the carrier broadens transborder and long‑haul routes from its West Coast hubs.

2026-01-07T06:05:04.719994-08:00

Economic Times

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

2026-01-07T00:20:40.796410-08:00

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Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

2026-01-07T01:31:35.707332-08:00

FlightGlobal

Avelo cuts six 737‑700s and closes three U.S. crew bases after recapitalization

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00

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Alaska places record Boeing order to underpin international expansion Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever order with Boeing — a blockbuster deal to support an accelerated push into international markets. The commitment will underpin a strategic fleet expansion as the carrier broadens transborder and long‑haul routes from its West Coast hubs.

2026-01-07T06:05:04.719994-08:00

Alaska places record Boeing order to underpin international expansion

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Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next Kenya Airways will introduce its first Boeing 767 freighter by the end of Q1 2026, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria told Air Cargo. The carrier is planning Boeing 777 freighters as the next phase of its cargo fleet expansion.

2026-01-07T01:31:35.707332-08:00

Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

Economic Times

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes IndiGo has taken delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, which has arrived in Delhi ahead of entry into service. The aircraft gives IndiGo extended medium‑ and long‑haul capability to open nonstop routes — including Athens — and to target new East Asia and European markets beyond its short‑haul network.

2026-01-07T00:20:40.796410-08:00

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

FlightGlobal

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s Israir has struck a provisional block‑seat agreement with tourism agency Issta that provides a $35 million advance in return for an allocation of 40 seats. The payment is intended to support the Israeli carrier’s planned acquisition of two Airbus A330 widebodies.

2026-01-06T23:54:33.642818-08:00

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

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Avelo cuts six 737‑700s and closes three U.S. crew bases after recapitalization Avelo Airlines will remove six Boeing 737‑700s from its fleet and close three U.S. crew bases as it consolidates operations following a recent recapitalization. The carrier says the moves standardize its single‑aisle fleet toward 737‑800s and pause expansion while it prepares for incoming Embraer E195‑E2 deliveries.

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00

Avelo cuts six 737‑700s and closes three U.S. crew bases after recapitalization

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S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production S7 Airlines is in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential landmark commitment that would provide a major boost to Russian aircraft production and underpin wider use of domestically produced types. The report gives no details on pricing, delivery schedule or financing.

2026-01-06T19:51:45.519997-08:00

S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production

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Emirates SkyCargo to take up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters, lifting dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 by end-2026 Emirates SkyCargo confirmed plans to take delivery of up to ten Boeing 777 freighters by December 2026, which would grow its dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 aircraft. The unit is expanding network and products after 2025 fleet renewals and new freighter services to eight destinations.

2026-01-06T15:57:30.072900-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo to take up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters, lifting dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 by end-2026

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Embraer delivers 244 aircraft in 2025; commercial jets at lower end (78), executive jets near guidance (155) Embraer delivered 244 aircraft across commercial, executive and defense segments in 2025, beating its 222–240 guidance and rising 18% from 206 a year earlier. Commercial jet deliveries were 78—at the lower end of the 77–85 target—while executive jet handovers reached 155, near guidance.

2026-01-06T13:46:57.750234-08:00

Embraer delivers 244 aircraft in 2025; commercial jets at lower end (78), executive jets near guidance (155)

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Alaska places record Boeing order to underpin international expansion

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

Avelo cuts six 737‑700s and closes three U.S. crew bases after recapitalization

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