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Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787-10s plus 30 options (up to 60) to renew widebody fleet

Delta Air Lines on Jan. 13, 2026 placed its first direct order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, committing to 30 firm 787-10s and 30 options (up to 60). The purchase is targeted at renewing Delta’s widebody fleet and supporting planned long‑haul international growth.

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

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KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

2026-01-13T06:03:46.044513-08:00

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Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025

2026-01-13T05:47:01.888299-08:00

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Virgin Atlantic sells six A330-900neos to AerCap in purchase-and-leaseback; deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

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KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft KLM Cityhopper is considering expanding its Embraer E2 fleet, a move that could push the regional operator's E2 total above 50 aircraft. The carrier has not disclosed timing, procurement structure or which E2 variants would be added; further details are expected as discussions progress.

2026-01-13T06:03:46.044513-08:00

KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

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Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025 Airbus delivered fewer A350s in 2025 than in 2024 after production disruption at Spirit AeroSystems and related supply‑chain constraints slowed final completions and handovers. Airbus executives described the programme's momentum as stagnating, highlighting persistent supplier risk to widebody delivery schedules.

2026-01-13T05:47:01.888299-08:00

Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025

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Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition Uganda Airlines has re-tendered the procurement for a consultancy to support its planned fleet acquisition, restarting the formal selection process for external advisers on aircraft choice, financing and delivery scheduling. The move precedes any firm order or lease commitments as the carrier advances fleet planning.

2026-01-13T05:06:36.184887-08:00

Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition

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Virgin Atlantic sells six A330-900neos to AerCap in purchase-and-leaseback; deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027 Virgin Atlantic has signed purchase-and-leaseback agreements with AerCap for six Airbus A330-900neo aircraft from its existing orderbook. AerCap will buy the jets and lease them back to the carrier, with deliveries scheduled between Q2 2026 and Q4 2027.

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

Virgin Atlantic sells six A330-900neos to AerCap in purchase-and-leaseback; deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

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Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787-10s plus 30 options (up to 60) to renew widebody fleet Delta Air Lines on Jan. 13, 2026 placed its first direct order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, committing to 30 firm 787-10s and 30 options (up to 60). The purchase is targeted at renewing Delta’s widebody fleet and supporting planned long‑haul international growth.

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787-10s plus 30 options (up to 60) to renew widebody fleet

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Tunisia’s Cargo Wings Express adds converted Boeing 737-300SF freighter Tunisia’s Cargo Wings Express has added a converted Boeing 737-300SF freighter to its fleet, expanding its narrowbody cargo capability. The aircraft increases the carrier’s dedicated air-freight lift for short- and medium-haul routes across North Africa and nearby markets.

2026-01-13T02:43:45.539344-08:00

Tunisia’s Cargo Wings Express adds converted Boeing 737-300SF freighter

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India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet India’s Ministry of Defence has granted Acceptance of Necessity for the purchase of six Boeing 767 aircraft to be converted into multi‑mission aerial‑refuelling tankers for the Indian Air Force, a move designed to replace the ageing IL‑78 fleet and restore strategic refuelling and transport capability.

2026-01-13T00:49:23.248659-08:00

India approves six Boeing 767 conversions to replace IL-78 tanker fleet

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Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets — 25 737-10, 25 737-8 Aviation Capital Group has placed a firm order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft — 25 737-10 and 25 737-8 — doubling the lessor's 737-10 commitments and topping up its MAX portfolio. Boeing is targeting certification of the 737-10 later this year.

2026-01-13T00:29:05.332840-08:00

Aviation Capital Group orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets — 25 737-10, 25 737-8

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Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787-10s plus 30 options (up to 60) to renew widebody fleet

KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025

Virgin Atlantic sells six A330-900neos to AerCap in purchase-and-leaseback; deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

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