Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
Greece has signed a government-to-government agreement with Portugal for three KC-390 Millennium transports, with an option for three additional aircraft. First delivery is expected in 2027. The purchase adds a new European customer for Embraer’s military airlifter and is intended to strengthen the Hellenic Air Force’s transport and aerial-refueling capabilities.
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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 signed a government-to-government agreement with Portugal for three KC-390 Millennium transports, with an option for three additional aircraft. First delivery is expected in 2027. The purchase adds a new European customer for Embraer’s military airlifter and is intended to strengthen the Hellenic Air Force’s transport and aerial-refueling capabilities.
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.
Sri Lankan lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa faces 24 charges over an alleged bribe linked to SriLankan Airlines’ purchase of Airbus aircraft. The allegations concern a historic aircraft deal; the charges have not been established in court.
Chile-based JetSMART is targeting the Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) for entry into service in the fourth quarter of 2028. The aircraft would extend the low-cost carrier’s fleet strategy, though the article provides no details on order quantities, routes or delivery arrangements.
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