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German Navy receives first NH90 Sea Tiger, accelerates deliveries for 31‑helicopter fleet

Germany accepted the first NHIndustries NH90 Sea Tiger on December 16, the first of 31 helicopters to replace Sea Lynx by 2030. Berlin is accelerating testing and training to field Sea Tigers in the anti-submarine warfare role by the end of next year.

2025-12-16T06:05:47.758387-08:00

Aviation Week

Malaysia Aviation Group launches LTBP 3.0, targets 50% capacity growth and Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

2025-12-15T05:58:36.009587-08:00

Airbus

Germany exercises option for 20 Airbus H145M light combat helicopters, Bundeswehr fleet reaches 82

2025-12-15T02:07:36.424344-08:00

Washington Post

DHS signs roughly $140M deal for six Boeing 737s to run ICE deportation flights

2025-12-10T08:53:12.136859-08:00

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Israir signs MoU for two Airbus A330s to launch transatlantic long‑haul services Israir Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire two Airbus A330s and plans to start transatlantic long‑haul services. The preliminary agreement follows earlier talks to secure widebodies; Israir did not disclose the seller or lessor named in the MoU.

2025-12-17T02:48:52.053150-08:00

Israir signs MoU for two Airbus A330s to launch transatlantic long‑haul services

FlightGlobal

Leonardo signs contract via Italy to supply Austria with 12 M‑346 F Block 20 trainer/light‑attack jets Leonardo has signed a contract with Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness to supply Austria with 12 M‑346 F Block 20 advanced jet trainers configured for training and light‑attack roles. The award authorises Leonardo to begin work on Austria’s future jet‑training fleet.

2025-12-17T02:25:37.788163-08:00

Leonardo signs contract via Italy to supply Austria with 12 M‑346 F Block 20 trainer/light‑attack jets

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TAAG introduces first Boeing 787-10 on Luanda–São Paulo route TAAG Angola Airlines has placed its first Boeing 787‑10 into commercial service and deployed the type on its Luanda–São Paulo route, marking a milestone in the carrier's long‑haul fleet renewal as it restores and expands scheduled connections to South America.

2025-12-17T02:04:21.134315-08:00

TAAG introduces first Boeing 787-10 on Luanda–São Paulo route

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UVT Aero replaces Tu-214s with Il-114 turboprops and Sukhoi Superjet 100s UVT Aero is swapping its Tupolev Tu-214s for Ilyushin Il-114 turboprops and Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets, shifting its fleet mix toward smaller regional types. The announcement highlights continued reshaping of regional fleets in the Russian market.

2025-12-16T23:48:40.573270-08:00

UVT Aero replaces Tu-214s with Il-114 turboprops and Sukhoi Superjet 100s

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IndiGo to wet‑lease five A320s to plug near‑term capacity shortfall IndiGo will wet‑lease five Airbus A320s to bolster near‑term capacity as it ramps domestic and international schedules, contracting ACMI operators to cover aircraft shortfalls while awaiting fleet deliveries. The move highlights tight market conditions in India and follows regulator steps easing wet‑lease restrictions.

2025-12-16T21:31:34.138542-08:00

IndiGo to wet‑lease five A320s to plug near‑term capacity shortfall

Runway Girl

Bombardier marks Global 8000 first delivery and entry into service, repositions luxury brand On Dec. 11, four days after handing the keys to its first customer, Bombardier hosted journalists at Farnborough Airport to celebrate the Global 8000’s first delivery and entry into service and to unveil a reimagined luxury brand positioning for its ultra-long-range business jet.

2025-12-16T07:05:59.710385-08:00

Bombardier marks Global 8000 first delivery and entry into service, repositions luxury brand

Breaking Defense

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German Navy receives first NH90 Sea Tiger, accelerates deliveries for 31‑helicopter fleet Germany accepted the first NHIndustries NH90 Sea Tiger on December 16, the first of 31 helicopters to replace Sea Lynx by 2030. Berlin is accelerating testing and training to field Sea Tigers in the anti-submarine warfare role by the end of next year.

2025-12-16T06:05:47.758387-08:00

German Navy receives first NH90 Sea Tiger, accelerates deliveries for 31‑helicopter fleet

AirInsight

U.S. DOT T-100 shows A330-to-787/A350 widebody replacement trends U.S. DOT T-100 traffic data reveals a clear widebody replacement trend: carriers are substituting older Airbus A330s with Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s across their networks. The pattern quantifies fleet renewal decisions and signals continued demand for modern, fuel‑efficient long‑haul twinjets among operators and lessors.

2025-12-16T05:22:18.966880-08:00

U.S. DOT T-100 shows A330-to-787/A350 widebody replacement trends

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