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AerCap delivers first of three leased Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines; AZAL also takes an additional A320neo

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo on long-term lease from AerCap, the first aircraft in a three-A321neo package. The handover was accompanied by receipt of an additional Airbus A320neo as AZAL expands its next-generation Airbus narrowbody fleet.

2026-06-26T04:55:58.874034-07:00

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Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

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Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery

2026-06-26T07:41:37.278658-07:00

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.5B deal, with deliveries set for 2029-2033

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

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Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training Ukraine has received 10 Czech-made Alto ultralights to expand pilot training. Five aircraft were funded by Prague, while five were donated via the Darek pro Putina charity group—doubling down on incremental fleet access for training pipelines.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

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Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery Atmospherica Aviation (AAN; Prague Václav Havel) has placed an order with Embraer Executive Jets for two additional Phenom 300Es, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. The booking adds to the operator’s continued Phenom 300E exposure and planned mid-decade fleet expansion.

2026-06-26T07:41:37.278658-07:00

Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery

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FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4 FedEx has returned four Boeing MD-11Fs to operations and expects to have all of its MD-11F freighters back in service by the fourth quarter. The reinstatement follows an earlier fix developed in the wake of the UPS Airlines Louisville MD-11F accident, with the carrier working through remaining steps to meet peak-season demand.

2026-06-26T06:12:54.740854-07:00

FedEx restores MD-11F capacity: four freighters back in service, full fleet targeted by Q4

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Zimex Aviation becomes Europe’s first DHC-6-300-G operator with delivery milestone Switzerland’s Zimex Aviation (based in Zurich) has taken delivery of its first DHC-6-300-G Twin Otter, making it the first European operator of the type and the second worldwide. A follow-on DHC-6-300-G induction is also discussed for the later timeframe referenced in the cluster.

2026-06-26T05:27:41.862293-07:00

Zimex Aviation becomes Europe’s first DHC-6-300-G operator with delivery milestone

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AerCap delivers first of three leased Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines; AZAL also takes an additional A320neo Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo on long-term lease from AerCap, the first aircraft in a three-A321neo package. The handover was accompanied by receipt of an additional Airbus A320neo as AZAL expands its next-generation Airbus narrowbody fleet.

2026-06-26T04:55:58.874034-07:00

AerCap delivers first of three leased Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines; AZAL also takes an additional A320neo

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AerCap delivers first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines AerCap has handed over the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines at a delivery ceremony at Airbus’s Hamburg site. The delivery marks the A321neo’s entry into the carrier’s fleet under a near-term introduction plan for two additional jets.

2026-06-26T04:55:58.874034-07:00

AerCap delivers first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.5B deal, with deliveries set for 2029-2033 China Eastern has disclosed a firm order for 25 Airbus A330neos, a Rolls-Royce Trent-powered widebody, directly from Airbus. The $9.35 billion–$9.5 billion commitment includes deliveries “in batches” from 2029 to 2033, positioning the jets to replace older widebodies.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.5B deal, with deliveries set for 2029-2033

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AerCap delivers first of three leased Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines; AZAL also takes an additional A320neo

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies in $9.5B deal, with deliveries set for 2029-2033

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