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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54

Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72-600 turboprops under a framework agreement signed in 2011, raising its total ATR commitments to 54 aircraft over 15 years. The five airframes are scheduled for delivery across 2028–29, expanding Avation’s turboprop orderbook and reinforcing its long-term placement pipeline.

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

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Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production

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

Bloomberg

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

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

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

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

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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72-600 turboprops under a framework agreement signed in 2011, raising its total ATR commitments to 54 aircraft over 15 years. The five airframes are scheduled for delivery across 2028–29, expanding Avation’s turboprop orderbook and reinforcing its long-term placement pipeline.

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54

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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

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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

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Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production Boeing has asked suppliers to identify any production impacts from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, warning that a prolonged conflict could constrain aircraft output through supply-chain disruption, overflight access, higher insurance costs and risks to its defence business.

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

Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production

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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

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; 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; first deliveries are scheduled in 2H 2027, bringing the A350F backlog to 101 and marking a break from Atlas’s all‑Boeing fleet.

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

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

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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

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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

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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54

Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

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

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