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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

Aeroflot is pursuing what it characterizes as final buyouts while also moving to acquire second-hand aircraft. The reported shift signals an active approach to rebuilding or restructuring capacity using existing airframes rather than relying solely on new deliveries.

2026-06-18T02:20:37.844343-07:00

Leeham News

Suppliers question Boeing’s ramp targets as Airframer offers uncommon endorsement of production acceleration

2026-06-18T00:23:08.838449-07:00

The Air Current

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00

Reuters

KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls

2026-06-17T16:32:35.291619-07:00

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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push Aeroflot is pursuing what it characterizes as final buyouts while also moving to acquire second-hand aircraft. The reported shift signals an active approach to rebuilding or restructuring capacity using existing airframes rather than relying solely on new deliveries.

2026-06-18T02:20:37.844343-07:00

Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

Leeham News

Suppliers question Boeing’s ramp targets as Airframer offers uncommon endorsement of production acceleration Some Boeing suppliers are reportedly skeptical of the company’s near-term production rate ambitions, even as Boeing’s airframer messaging and “unusual endorsement” signal confidence in its ability to push output faster. The dispute centers on whether the supply base can keep pace with higher ramp plans.

2026-06-18T00:23:08.838449-07:00

Suppliers question Boeing’s ramp targets as Airframer offers uncommon endorsement of production acceleration

The Air Current

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Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes Alaska Air Group is expected to deploy Boeing 737-800s to assume Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flying as it prepares to phase out the smaller 717 aircraft that have handled the mission for roughly 25 years. The move signals a narrower, more common aircraft type for the Hawaii domestic network.

2026-06-17T17:41:24.776331-07:00

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

Reuters

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KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls KKR disclosed a $1.4 billion investment to expand its aircraft leasing portfolio with Altavair, extending an existing partnership that has acquired 188 aircraft and engine assets since 2018. The funding comes as persistent Airbus and Boeing supply shortfalls keep aircraft availability tight and airlines seek fleet financing.

2026-06-17T16:32:35.291619-07:00

KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls

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Global Jet International expands into light jets, broadening its commercial and business-aviation offering in Australia Australia’s Global Jet International is expanding into light jets, signaling a move to add a new aircraft segment to its commercial aviation/business-aviation portfolio. The development broadens the operator’s service mix and changes the kinds of routes and missions it can support.

2026-06-17T14:41:35.609137-07:00

Global Jet International expands into light jets, broadening its commercial and business-aviation offering in Australia

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Wisk Air Helicopters expands Northern Ontario services with factory-new Bell 407/GXi via Bell Textron Canada Wisk Air Helicopters says it is renewing and expanding its rotary-wing fleet with factory-new Bell 407 aircraft purchased through Bell Textron Canada, including a Bell 407GXi. The operator positions the type for utility powerline and mining work, wildfire response, remote access transportation, and support for First Nation communities.

2026-06-17T11:48:34.452050-07:00

Wisk Air Helicopters expands Northern Ontario services with factory-new Bell 407/GXi via Bell Textron Canada

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Metrojet places first Global 8000 into Asia service as Germany moves toward a six-aircraft Bundeswehr order Metrojet has taken its first Bombardier Global 8000 into service for its managed fleet in Hong Kong, adding ultra-long-range capacity to its charter/operations portfolio. Separately, a German report says the Bundeswehr is preparing a tender for six Global 8000 aircraft, potentially converted for VIP/“Störflugzeuge” roles.

2026-06-17T10:19:04.710900-07:00

Metrojet places first Global 8000 into Asia service as Germany moves toward a six-aircraft Bundeswehr order

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Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter Bermuda-based Longtail Aviation has added its first Boeing 767 freighter to the fleet, signaling an expansion of its medium/large cargo lift capability via the 767 freighter family. The development adds an additional freighter type to the operator’s cargo footprint.

2026-06-17T09:43:20.915359-07:00

Longtail Aviation (Bermuda) takes its first Boeing 767 freighter

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Aeroflot targets final buyouts and steps into a second-hand aircraft push

Suppliers question Boeing’s ramp targets as Airframer offers uncommon endorsement of production acceleration

Alaska Air Group likely to use Boeing 737-800s to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ 717s on interisland routes

KKR injects $1.4B to expand Altavair aircraft leasing portfolio amid Airbus/Boeing delivery shortfalls

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