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Alaska places record Boeing order: 105 737-10s, five 787s and options for 35 more 737-10s

Alaska Airlines placed its largest-ever order with Boeing, firming 105 737-10s plus options for 35 more and taking five 787s — exercising all outstanding 787 options — in a deal the carriers announced on Wednesday. The order signals a strategic shift toward larger, longer-range aircraft.

2026-01-07T06:05:04.719994-08:00

Economic Times

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

2026-01-07T00:20:40.796410-08:00

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Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

2026-01-07T01:31:35.707332-08:00

FlightGlobal

Avelo retrenches after recapitalization — cuts six 737-700s and closes three U.S. bases

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00

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Alaska places record Boeing order: 105 737-10s, five 787s and options for 35 more 737-10s Alaska Airlines placed its largest-ever order with Boeing, firming 105 737-10s plus options for 35 more and taking five 787s — exercising all outstanding 787 options — in a deal the carriers announced on Wednesday. The order signals a strategic shift toward larger, longer-range aircraft.

2026-01-07T06:05:04.719994-08:00

Alaska places record Boeing order: 105 737-10s, five 787s and options for 35 more 737-10s

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Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next Kenya Airways will introduce its first Boeing 767 freighter by the end of Q1 2026, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria told Air Cargo. The carrier is planning Boeing 777 freighters as the next phase of its cargo fleet expansion.

2026-01-07T01:31:35.707332-08:00

Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

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IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes IndiGo has taken delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, which has arrived in Delhi ahead of entry into service. The aircraft gives IndiGo extended medium‑ and long‑haul capability to open nonstop routes — including Athens — and to target new East Asia and European markets beyond its short‑haul network.

2026-01-07T00:20:40.796410-08:00

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

FlightGlobal

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s Israir has struck a provisional block‑seat agreement with tourism agency Issta that provides a $35 million advance in return for an allocation of 40 seats. The payment is intended to support the Israeli carrier’s planned acquisition of two Airbus A330 widebodies.

2026-01-06T23:54:33.642818-08:00

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

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Avelo retrenches after recapitalization — cuts six 737-700s and closes three U.S. bases Avelo Airlines, after a successful recapitalization, is shrinking its fleet and network—removing six Boeing 737‑700s and closing bases in Mesa, AZ; Raleigh‑Durham, NC; and Wilmington, NC—while expanding at Lakeland, FL, and preparing to standardize ahead of incoming Embraer E195‑E2 deliveries.

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00

Avelo retrenches after recapitalization — cuts six 737-700s and closes three U.S. bases

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S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production S7 Airlines is in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential landmark commitment that would provide a major boost to Russian aircraft production and underpin wider use of domestically produced types. The report gives no details on pricing, delivery schedule or financing.

2026-01-06T19:51:45.519997-08:00

S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production

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Emirates SkyCargo to take up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters, lifting dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 by end-2026 Emirates SkyCargo confirmed plans to take delivery of up to ten Boeing 777 freighters by December 2026, which would grow its dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 aircraft. The unit is expanding network and products after 2025 fleet renewals and new freighter services to eight destinations.

2026-01-06T15:57:30.072900-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo to take up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters, lifting dedicated freighter fleet to at least 21 by end-2026

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Embraer delivers 244 aircraft in 2025; commercial jets at lower end (78), executive jets near guidance (155) Embraer delivered 244 aircraft across commercial, executive and defense segments in 2025, beating its 222–240 guidance and rising 18% from 206 a year earlier. Commercial jet deliveries were 78—at the lower end of the 77–85 target—while executive jet handovers reached 155, near guidance.

2026-01-06T13:46:57.750234-08:00

Embraer delivers 244 aircraft in 2025; commercial jets at lower end (78), executive jets near guidance (155)

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Alaska places record Boeing order: 105 737-10s, five 787s and options for 35 more 737-10s

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR, eyes nonstop Europe and East Asia routes

Kenya Airways to add first Boeing 767 freighter in Q1 2026, with Boeing 777Fs planned next

Avelo retrenches after recapitalization — cuts six 737-700s and closes three U.S. bases

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