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Nigerian startup Caliphate Air has received its first Embraer E190, adding a larger aircraft type to a launch fleet previously made up entirely of secondhand Brazilian regional jets. The delivery highlights another new African airline adopting Embraer aircraft as it builds its initial operating platform.
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Nigerian startup Caliphate Air has received its first Embraer E190, adding a larger aircraft type to a launch fleet previously made up entirely of secondhand Brazilian regional jets. The delivery highlights another new African airline adopting Embraer aircraft as it builds its initial operating platform.
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Airbus will add an A220 full-flight simulator at its Singapore training center in 2027, supporting operators including Qantas, Korean Air and Air Niugini. The facility is being established as more than 170 A220s await delivery in Asia-Pacific, including 150 aircraft ordered by AirAsia from 2028.
Hainan Airlines plans to introduce Airbus A321neo service on an international route from Beijing beginning in October 2026. Separately, Porter Airlines is adding four international routes from London, Ontario, during the Northern winter 2026/27 season, including scheduled service beginning in mid-fourth-quarter 2026.
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India’s Fly91 is nearing an order for at least 20 ATR turboprop aircraft, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The deal would support the startup’s fleet expansion and deepen its commitment to India’s regional aviation market, which is being encouraged through government subsidies for connectivity.
Turkish Aerospace has flown the first Hürjet advanced jet trainer built for the Turkish Air Force, marking the program’s move from prototypes toward operational production. Separately, Saab has conducted the maiden flight of the two-seat Gripen F, beginning Swedish testing ahead of delivery to Brazil.
Syrian Airlines is adding two Airbus A320s to its fleet as the flag carrier rebuilds following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government. The acquisition marks a further step in restoring the airline’s operating capacity and fleet as Syria’s aviation sector enters a post-Assad recovery phase.
The first production-standard Hürjet advanced jet trainer completed an 18-minute maiden flight on Aug. 30, marking the program’s shift from prototype development toward operational aircraft for the Turkish Air Force. Spain has agreed to buy 30 Hürjets, with deliveries targeted for 2028.
Luxair has formally added its first two company-owned Boeing 737-8s to its fleet. The aircraft arrived separately: the first has already operated commercially for nearly two weeks, while the second reached Luxembourg only days before the airline’s announcement.
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