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United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, lifting GEnx‑powered 787 fleet past 200

On Feb. 16, 2026, GE Aerospace announced from Cincinnati that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx turbofans — including spare engines — to power the carrier's new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement will bring United's GEnx‑powered 787 fleet to more than 200 aircraft.

2026-02-16T06:14:53.953393-08:00

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Air India expands upgraded cabins and 787‑9 deployments across key long‑haul routes for Northern Summer 2026

2026-02-16T00:34:43.922184-08:00

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TAAG takes fifth A220-300 (D2-TAK), expects six more in 2026

2026-02-15T18:20:44.948301-08:00

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Slovakia in talks with U.S. to buy four additional F-16 Block 70 fighters

2026-02-16T05:25:36.084345-08:00

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United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, lifting GEnx‑powered 787 fleet past 200 On Feb. 16, 2026, GE Aerospace announced from Cincinnati that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx turbofans — including spare engines — to power the carrier's new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement will bring United's GEnx‑powered 787 fleet to more than 200 aircraft.

2026-02-16T06:14:53.953393-08:00

United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, lifting GEnx‑powered 787 fleet past 200

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Slovakia in talks with U.S. to buy four additional F-16 Block 70 fighters Slovakia is in talks with Washington to acquire four additional Lockheed Martin F‑16 Block 70 multirole fighters, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced, after donating jets to Ukraine. The purchase is intended to restore Slovakia’s ability to perform independent air-policing of its airspace.

2026-02-16T05:25:36.084345-08:00

Slovakia in talks with U.S. to buy four additional F-16 Block 70 fighters

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Saudi Arabia orders four Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft; deliveries from 2029 Leonardo will deliver four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense and Royal Saudi Naval Force, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029. The Maritime Patrol variant will expand Saudi naval surveillance and maritime reach, making Riyadh the 21st operator of the type.

2026-02-16T02:24:27.096294-08:00

Saudi Arabia orders four Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft; deliveries from 2029

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Air India expands upgraded cabins and 787‑9 deployments across key long‑haul routes for Northern Summer 2026 Air India will deploy aircraft with new or retrofitted cabins across its Northern Summer 2026 international schedule, including incoming Boeing 787‑9s on Mumbai–London Heathrow and the introduction of Premium Economy on selected services. It is upgauging Ahmedabad–London Gatwick to a 777‑300ER and boosting frequencies to Toronto, Seoul and Shanghai.

2026-02-16T00:34:43.922184-08:00

Air India expands upgraded cabins and 787‑9 deployments across key long‑haul routes for Northern Summer 2026

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Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover Hunnu Air is targeting Airbus A320-family deliveries in 2027–28 and plans an Embraer E2 rollover as part of its fleet plan. The carrier says the timetable will see A320s arrive in 2027–28 to support network growth and a phased transition from E2 operations.

2026-02-15T23:11:02.050020-08:00

Hunnu Air targets A320 deliveries in 2027–28, plans Embraer E2 rollover

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Biman Bangladesh must operate 47 aircraft by 2035, government says Bangladesh's government has mandated that national carrier Biman Bangladesh operate 47 aircraft by 2035, establishing a firm fleet-size target to guide the airline's long-term strategy. The directive provides a timeline for capacity growth that will shape procurement, financing and network planning through 2035.

2026-02-15T21:06:04.762573-08:00

Biman Bangladesh must operate 47 aircraft by 2035, government says

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TAAG takes fifth A220-300 (D2-TAK), expects six more in 2026 TAAG Angola Airlines received its fifth Airbus A220‑300 (D2‑TAK) at Luanda on 13 Feb 2026 as part of a short‑ and medium‑haul fleet renewal. The aircraft — 12 business, 125 economy seats — and the carrier expects six additional A220‑300s in 2026 on an 'optimistic' schedule.

2026-02-15T18:20:44.948301-08:00

TAAG takes fifth A220-300 (D2-TAK), expects six more in 2026

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Route network and fleet update — Hainan Airlines This operator update summarizes changes across Hainan Airlines’ route network and strategic fleet developments, including aircraft orders and deployments, and captures related market moves—start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers and partnerships—that influence capacity, competition and network planning across China and APAC. It provides a concise view of evolving commercial dynamics.

2026-02-15T15:50:13.426866-08:00

Route network and fleet update — Hainan Airlines

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United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, lifting GEnx‑powered 787 fleet past 200

Air India expands upgraded cabins and 787‑9 deployments across key long‑haul routes for Northern Summer 2026

TAAG takes fifth A220-300 (D2-TAK), expects six more in 2026

Slovakia in talks with U.S. to buy four additional F-16 Block 70 fighters

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