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Etihad posts record $698M net profit in 2025 as passengers reach 22.4M on fleet and network expansion

Etihad Airways reported a record 2025 net profit of $698 million, up about 47–49% year‑on‑year with profit margin rising to 8.4%. The Abu Dhabi carrier carried 22.4 million passengers as fleet and network expansion lifted capacity, demand and load factors across its markets.

2026-02-24T00:26:27.365898-08:00

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Somalia’s Hilaac Air receives ex-Crossair/Deutsche BA Saab 340 ahead of launch

2026-02-23T23:53:35.024499-08:00

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Karachi Air nears launch as K2 Airways pursues additional aircraft capacity

2026-02-23T20:53:19.451715-08:00

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Thailand startup Really Cool Airlines switches to Boeing 777s, targets Q4 2026 launch

2026-02-23T16:33:15.842292-08:00

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Etihad posts record $698M net profit in 2025 as passengers reach 22.4M on fleet and network expansion Etihad Airways reported a record 2025 net profit of $698 million, up about 47–49% year‑on‑year with profit margin rising to 8.4%. The Abu Dhabi carrier carried 22.4 million passengers as fleet and network expansion lifted capacity, demand and load factors across its markets.

2026-02-24T00:26:27.365898-08:00

Etihad posts record $698M net profit in 2025 as passengers reach 22.4M on fleet and network expansion

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Somalia’s Hilaac Air receives ex-Crossair/Deutsche BA Saab 340 ahead of launch Somali startup Hilaac Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a 34‑seat Saab 340 that previously flew for Crossair and Deutsche BA. The turboprop landed in Mogadishu on 19 February as the carrier prepares to commence passenger operations.

2026-02-23T23:53:35.024499-08:00

Somalia’s Hilaac Air receives ex-Crossair/Deutsche BA Saab 340 ahead of launch

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Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator crisscrosses the globe on worldwide sales tour Since its September 2024 debut, Embraer’s company-owned KC-390 demonstrator has been on an intensive world tour, visiting potential customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The travelling demonstrator is aiming to secure new orders for the Brazilian airframer’s multi-role transport.

2026-02-23T22:00:38.109353-08:00

Embraer’s KC-390 demonstrator crisscrosses the globe on worldwide sales tour

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Karachi Air nears launch as K2 Airways pursues additional aircraft capacity Karachi Air is advancing toward launch while K2 Airways is actively seeking additional aircraft capacity, signalling fresh airline entry and fleet-growth dynamics in Pakistan's market. More commercial details were not provided.

2026-02-23T20:53:19.451715-08:00

Karachi Air nears launch as K2 Airways pursues additional aircraft capacity

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Thailand startup Really Cool Airlines switches to Boeing 777s, targets Q4 2026 launch Thailand startup Really Cool Airlines has switched its fleet plan to Boeing 777 widebodies and is targeting a commercial launch in Q4 2026. The move commits the carrier to twin‑aisle capacity as it finalises aircraft sourcing, crew training and pre‑launch preparations.

2026-02-23T16:33:15.842292-08:00

Thailand startup Really Cool Airlines switches to Boeing 777s, targets Q4 2026 launch

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Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX US startup Magnifica Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321‑200NX, ch‑aviation reports. The aircraft—Magnifica's first A321‑200NX—serves as the opening unit in the carrier's planned narrowbody fleet build, delivered this month to support regulatory and commercial preparations to commence scheduled operations.

2026-02-23T11:14:25.252997-08:00

Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX

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Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s MODERN Logistics, a Brazilian freight/logistics operator, plans to expand capacity by adding Boeing 737-800s to its fleet, targeting accelerated network growth and higher cargo throughput. Details on timing and numbers were not disclosed.

2026-02-23T10:36:49.684848-08:00

Brazil's MODERN Logistics to fuel expansion with Boeing 737-800s

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DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is poised to acquire Macquarie AirFinance, a move that would further concentrate the aircraft‑leasing market following recent bids for major lessors. The deal would push DAE's owned, managed and committed fleet to more than 800 aircraft and strengthen its control over delivery slots and short‑haul placements.

2026-02-23T06:35:59.178809-08:00

DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation

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Etihad posts record $698M net profit in 2025 as passengers reach 22.4M on fleet and network expansion

Somalia’s Hilaac Air receives ex-Crossair/Deutsche BA Saab 340 ahead of launch

Karachi Air nears launch as K2 Airways pursues additional aircraft capacity

Thailand startup Really Cool Airlines switches to Boeing 777s, targets Q4 2026 launch

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