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InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is in discussions with Embraer over a possible large order for regional jets, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks could signal interest in expanding IndiGo’s fleet with smaller-capacity aircraft.
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InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is in discussions with Embraer over a possible large order for regional jets, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks could signal interest in expanding IndiGo’s fleet with smaller-capacity aircraft.
Jetstream Aviation Capital has delivered Saab 340B(F) serial 340B-329 to Saltchuk Aviation-owned Ryan Air, the operator’s first freighter of the type. The aircraft will support scheduled and chartered cargo operations across Western Alaska, expanding Ryan Air’s dedicated regional freight capability.
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Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft to 39 customers in July, bringing its 2026 total to 418, while booking 204 gross orders, led by Chinese leasing deals. Deliveries remain ahead of 2025, but the company must average about 90 jets monthly for the rest of the year to meet its target.
VietJetAir expects to receive more than 600 Airbus and Boeing aircraft through 2035 as the Vietnamese low-cost carrier expands its international network and aviation-services businesses. The planned fleet growth points to an aggressive long-term capacity and diversification strategy across passenger operations and related aviation activities.
LATAM Airlines plans to close 2026 with 12 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, expanding its fleet with Embraer’s latest-generation regional jet. The announcement underscores continued fleet growth and the E195-E2’s role in LATAM’s future capacity strategy.
Cathay Pacific is preparing to order nearly 50 additional aircraft and grow its fleet to about 300 planes by 2033, linking the expansion to increased capacity at Hong Kong International Airport as its long-awaited third runway advances.
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Wizz Air reported a €183.3 million operating loss in its fiscal first quarter as fuel costs rose 39%, while Cebu Pacific also swung into the red after fuel expenses more than doubled. Cathay Group increased first-half profit to $795 million despite higher fuel costs, but faces a six-month A350 freighter delivery delay.
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IndiGo is pausing additional jet orders until 2030 as it evaluates next-generation aircraft, according to the report. The decision could affect the timing and scale of the airline’s future fleet expansion, while signaling a more cautious approach to long-term capacity commitments and aircraft selection.
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