News

ch-aviation

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

SUM Air has been granted an air operator certificate and is preparing to commence operations, targeting a 25-aircraft ATR fleet as it scales up. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle and paves the way for planned fleet deliveries and service launches.

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

ch-aviation

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

Reuters

Boeing asks suppliers to assess production exposure from U.S.–Israeli war on Iran

2026-03-16T13:44:40.142498-07:00

Bloomberg

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

News Timeline

ch-aviation

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet SUM Air has been granted an air operator certificate and is preparing to commence operations, targeting a 25-aircraft ATR fleet as it scales up. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle and paves the way for planned fleet deliveries and service launches.

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

ch-aviation

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review China Airlines has cut its commitments for Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft as it conducts a comprehensive fleet strategy review. The move signals a reassessment of capacity growth, delivery timing and fleet composition as the carrier re-evaluates order fulfilment and capital allocation.

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

Reuters

❗️

Boeing asks suppliers to assess production exposure from U.S.–Israeli war on Iran Boeing has asked suppliers to identify any impacts to aircraft production from the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran, Reuters reports. The request asks vendors to map exposures and risks as industry concern grows that an extended conflict could further constrain output and delivery schedules across OEMs.

2026-03-16T13:44:40.142498-07:00

Boeing asks suppliers to assess production exposure from U.S.–Israeli war on Iran

ch-aviation

Prime to phase out Gulfstream G700 inducted in mid‑2025 Prime, a Brazilian business‑jet operator, will phase out its Gulfstream G700, which was inducted into its fleet in mid‑2025. The decision removes the G700 from active service after a short in‑service period and will affect the operator's ultra‑long‑range capability.

2026-03-16T11:53:58.467308-07:00

Prime to phase out Gulfstream G700 inducted in mid‑2025

Bloomberg

❗️

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027 Atlas Air has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the type. The U.S. cargo carrier—long an all‑Boeing operator—selected the A350F over the Boeing 777‑8F, with first deliveries due 2H 2027.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

Vertical Mag

Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur Sabine Pilots has introduced Leonardo AW169 helicopters to its Port Arthur, Texas operations to perform maritime pilot transfers. The type is being used to enhance safety, reduce at‑sea transfer risk and improve efficiency and schedule reliability for high‑stakes ship‑to‑shore movements.

2026-03-16T06:13:49.561132-07:00

Sabine Pilots adopts AW169 helicopters to boost pilot‑transfer safety and efficiency in Port Arthur

ch-aviation

Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035 Air Sénégal has published a fleet acquisition plan through 2035, establishing a multi‑year framework for aircraft procurements intended to support the carrier's growth and network development. The announcement sets out the airline's long‑term capacity strategy while leaving specifics on fleet mix and delivery timing to be examined.

2026-03-16T05:48:54.077394-07:00

Air Sénégal outlines fleet acquisition plan through 2035

ch-aviation

❗️

Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033 Aeroflot expects to take more than 200 MC-21s by 2033, the airline has said. If realised, the commitment would constitute a large, multi‑year delivery programme shaping Aeroflot's fleet composition through 2033 and create sustained production demand for the MC-21 programme.

2026-03-16T05:14:04.243282-07:00

Aeroflot expects to take 200+ MC-21s by 2033

Menu

Orders News

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

Boeing asks suppliers to assess production exposure from U.S.–Israeli war on Iran

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters, becomes type’s largest customer; 20 options, first deliveries 2H 2027

News Timeline