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• Hilka Birns
Jambojet says performance in the first quarter of 2026 is well ahead of last year as it prepares to receive its 12th aircraft later than planned in the fourth quarter. The Kenyan carrier also plans Entebbe and Dar es Salaam launches by March 2027 and is assessing jets for longer-term growth.
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Jambojet says performance in the first quarter of 2026 is well ahead of last year as it prepares to receive its 12th aircraft later than planned in the fourth quarter. The Kenyan carrier also plans Entebbe and Dar es Salaam launches by March 2027 and is assessing jets for longer-term growth.
Emirates is weighing a change to its Boeing widebody mix, potentially substituting 787s with 777Xs as aircraft delivery constraints persist. The consideration underscores the impact of program timelines on fleet planning and the need for flexibility in managing future capacity commitments.
Lufthansa Group will exercise part of the Boeing 737 MAX options included in its 2023 order, adding 20 737-10s to its fleet plan. The aircraft are intended to replace older Airbus A320s, creating a mixed narrowbody strategy as the group renews its short- and medium-haul fleet.
Japan Airlines has extended its multi-year agreement with Embraer covering parts supply, maintenance and repair for 32 E170 and E190 aircraft operated by regional subsidiary J-AIR. The renewal supports faster access to critical components and sustained fleet availability across the carrier’s regional network.
Biman Bangladesh is nearing a decision on an order for 21 aircraft. The available reporting does not specify the aircraft type, supplier, transaction value or delivery timetable, leaving the potential fleet expansion’s strategic and commercial scope unresolved.
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Aeroflot has signed a contract with United Aircraft Corp. for 90 additional Yakovlev MC-21-310 narrowbodies, bringing its firm Russian-built orderbook to 108 aircraft. Deliveries of the latest batch are scheduled for 2029–2032, reinforcing the MC-21’s role in Russia’s import-substitution strategy amid sanctions.
Africa World Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190, adding substantially more capacity than the ERJ-145s that anchor its operation. The Ghanaian carrier is positioning the aircraft as part of a plan to build a larger fleet and expand available seats.
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Malaysia Aviation Group is close to finalizing an order for approximately 10 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The deal would give Malaysia Airlines a new widebody type and replace its small fleet of leased Airbus A350-900s, nearly a decade after it retired its 777-200ERs.
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