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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Indian air cargo company Afcom Holdings has reached a provisional agreement with Boeing covering up to four 777-8F twinjet freighters. The letter of intent provides few additional details, but would mark a potential expansion of Afcom’s long-haul cargo fleet and add another prospective customer to Boeing’s new freighter program.
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Indian air cargo company Afcom Holdings has reached a provisional agreement with Boeing covering up to four 777-8F twinjet freighters. The letter of intent provides few additional details, but would mark a potential expansion of Afcom’s long-haul cargo fleet and add another prospective customer to Boeing’s new freighter program.
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India’s Goa-based regional carrier FLY91 has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops for approximately $1 billion, the largest ATR firm order in nearly a decade and the biggest placed by a regional airline. Deliveries are scheduled to begin next year and continue through 2032 as FLY91 expands connectivity.
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Airbus has resumed A330neo deliveries after a quality issue involving the widebody’s horizontal tail plane disrupted handovers for nearly three months. The problem reportedly followed the discovery of a stray tool in the tail section of an aircraft in production and forced Airbus to slow deliveries during the summer.
Bangladesh’s government will investigate aircraft procurement deals involving Biman Bangladesh Airlines, putting the carrier’s fleet-planning decisions and past transactions under official scrutiny. The review could affect accountability for procurement processes and provide clarity on the state-owned airline’s approach to future fleet renewal.
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Embraer has delivered its 2,000th E-Jet, an E195-E2, to Brazilian carrier Azul, which also received its 50th second-generation E-Jet. The E-Jet family has accumulated 48 million flight hours and carried 2.85 billion passengers, underscoring its scale in regional aviation.
United Airlines will introduce its Airbus A321XLR on domestic routes, marking the aircraft’s first scheduled deployment for the carrier. The move provides an early look at how United plans to use the XLR’s additional range and capacity within its U.S. network before expanding the type’s operational role.
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighters, according to industry sources. The potential order would support the carrier’s plans for a new African hub designed to strengthen its cargo network and compete more directly with Gulf carriers.
Vueling, IAG’s Barcelona-based low-cost carrier, is reportedly postponing the introduction of its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until the first half of 2027. The delay is tied to outstanding certification work for the aircraft’s seats, extending the timeline for fleet and capacity planning.
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