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SWISS receives second A350-900 "Delémont" in Zurich as A340 retirements advance

Swiss International Air Lines took delivery of its second Airbus A350-900, Delémont, at Zurich Airport on 4 February. The carrier's first A350 entered the fleet in October 2025 and the type is scheduled to begin commercial service on 23 February 2026 on Zurich–Montreal as A350s replace A340s.

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SWISS receives second A350-900 "Delémont" in Zurich as A340 retirements advance Swiss International Air Lines took delivery of its second Airbus A350-900, Delémont, at Zurich Airport on 4 February. The carrier's first A350 entered the fleet in October 2025 and the type is scheduled to begin commercial service on 23 February 2026 on Zurich–Montreal as A350s replace A340s.

2026-02-04T14:14:52.923794-08:00

SWISS receives second A350-900 "Delémont" in Zurich as A340 retirements advance

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American Airlines eyes 200‑strong international fleet by 2030 American Airlines is targeting a 200‑aircraft international fleet by 2030, signaling an aggressive expansion of long‑haul capacity. The commitment will drive network growth, fleet acquisition and cabin configuration decisions as the carrier competes more directly on transoceanic routes and frequency planning.

2026-02-04T11:14:46.799806-08:00

American Airlines eyes 200‑strong international fleet by 2030

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SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order SAS AB is negotiating with Boeing and Airbus on a large widebody jet order, the carrier’s CEO told Bloomberg, reflecting a bet on rising long‑haul travel demand. If formalised, the deal would reshape SAS’s fleet plan and compete for limited OEM widebody delivery slots.

2026-02-04T10:18:24.030993-08:00

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

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Air Cairo to double fleet by 2029; capacity, route and procurement implications Air Cairo plans to double its fleet by 2029, driving a major increase in capacity and necessitating significant aircraft procurement or lease decisions. The expansion targets route network growth across Egypt and North Africa, with direct implications for narrowbody delivery slots, leasing demand and regional competition.

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Air Cairo to double fleet by 2029; capacity, route and procurement implications

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S7 signs memorandum for 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s; deliveries from 2029 to cut Western dependence S7 Airlines, United Aircraft Corporation and state lessor GTLK signed a tripartite memorandum to procure 100 Tupolev Tu‑214 twinjets, scheduled for deliveries from 2029 in a 213‑seat configuration. The agreement underpins a state‑backed push to revive domestic widebody production.

2026-02-04T06:56:00.680560-08:00

S7 signs memorandum for 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s; deliveries from 2029 to cut Western dependence

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Lufthansa expands centenary livery fleet with retro A321 and A350 crane design, unveils Project FOX cabin and onboard overhaul Lufthansa has added a retro 'Parable' A321‑200 and an A350‑900 with the XXL crane motif to its 100th‑anniversary special‑livery fleet, and launched Project FOX — a companywide onboard overhaul including a major cabin refresh on A380, A350 and 747‑8 types and replacement of 184 million items.

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Silk Way West takes delivery of fourth Boeing 777F (of six), retires two 747‑400Fs Silk Way West has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 777 Freighter, ferried direct from Boeing’s Seattle factory, as part of a six‑ship order to modernize its long‑haul cargo fleet. The airline has retired two 747‑400Fs; the remaining two 777Fs are due in 2027, bringing the fleet to 12.

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Silk Way West takes delivery of fourth Boeing 777F (of six), retires two 747‑400Fs

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Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands Bell Textron Inc. is expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint after securing new Bell 429 orders from Japan and completing a recent delivery to Indonesia. The twin-engine light helicopter deal underlines growing regional uptake for Bell's civil rotorcraft as operators refresh fleets across APAC.

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Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands

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SWISS receives second A350-900 "Delémont" in Zurich as A340 retirements advance

American Airlines eyes 200‑strong international fleet by 2030

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on large widebody order

S7 signs memorandum for 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s; deliveries from 2029 to cut Western dependence

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