Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
Greece has formalized a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to acquire three Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports, with options for three additional aircraft. The first is scheduled for delivery to the Hellenic Air Force in 2027, confirming plans announced in June for a fleet of up to six.
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Kazakhstan’s Alatau Air Cargo is set to lease two Airbus A340-600s, according to a report whose full details are behind a subscription wall. The available information does not identify the lessor, timing, aircraft configuration or intended routes, leaving the operational scope of the fleet addition unclear.
Costa Rica Green Airways has added its first De Havilland Canada DHC-6-400 Twin Otter, according to a report whose full details are available to subscribers. The article summary does not provide information on the aircraft’s configuration, intended routes or delivery timing.
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Greece has formalized a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to acquire three Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports, with options for three additional aircraft. The first is scheduled for delivery to the Hellenic Air Force in 2027, confirming plans announced in June for a fleet of up to six.
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Belarusian flag carrier Belavia says it has U.S. approval to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly, ending its reliance on indirect sourcing. Reports say the authorization may also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the coverage centers on renewed cooperation and raises concerns that parts or jets could reach Russia.
Malaysia has received two FA-50M aircraft at Kuantan Air Base, marking a step in the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s modernization as airpower gains importance in Southeast Asia’s security environment. The report does not provide further details on the aircraft’s delivery schedule or operational deployment.
Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.
India’s SpiceJet plans to add four leased jets as it seeks to strengthen operations. The expansion would add capacity through leased aircraft, rather than new deliveries, though the available report provides no details on aircraft types, timing or routes.
The aircraft, registered ZK-NZT, arrived at Auckland on Oct. 29, 2026, giving Air New Zealand its first 787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight capability. The airline plans to install its Skynest economy sleeping pods at a later date.
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