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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

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Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty

2026-03-02T18:31:29.754210-08:00

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AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

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Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

2026-03-02T11:34:22.154375-08:00

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

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Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has secured financing to acquire Airbus A320neo single-aisle aircraft, the carrier said. The funding is intended to support narrowbody fleet growth while specifics on number of jets, leasing partner and delivery timetable were not disclosed in the announcement.

2026-03-02T20:11:35.236913-08:00

Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo

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Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty Garuda Indonesia's proposed purchase of 50 Boeing jets is in jeopardy after financing arrangements stalled, putting the carrier's planned fleet renewal and capacity growth at risk. The uncertainty raises questions about delivery timing and whether the commitment will be renegotiated, delayed or cancelled.

2026-03-02T18:31:29.754210-08:00

Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty

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Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year After years of missed deadlines, Leonardo says the AW09 light-single is finally on the home stretch: certification flight testing is advancing and full certification with entry into service is promised this year. If achieved, the milestone would close a long‑delayed programme and introduce a light‑single to the market.

2026-03-02T11:34:22.154375-08:00

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

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Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies Meteorito Airlines, formerly Movil Air (Nazca), is weighing a fleet modernisation and expansion that would transition the carrier into scheduled passenger operations. Management is evaluating common single-aisle types — specifically Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family aircraft — to support the move.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.194078-08:00

Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies

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Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027 Air Atlanta Icelandic plans to add Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2026–2027 as it looks to expand widebody cargo capacity. The carrier has not disclosed numbers, delivery timing or whether the aircraft will be leased or purchased in the published summary.

2026-03-02T09:14:54.993250-08:00

Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027

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AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service AURA AERO secured the first firm order on 2 March 2026 for its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, ERA, naming French private carrier Pan Européenne Air Service as launch customer. PEAS will integrate the ERA into regional and business operations to help decarbonize short-haul services.

2026-03-02T06:12:22.338042-08:00

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

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Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter On Feb. 27, 2026 Challenge Group received Europe’s first Boeing 777-300(ERSF) freighter and placed the aircraft onto the AOC of its Maltese unit, marking the operator's entry into larger widebody freighter capacity and expanding its long-haul cargo network.

2026-03-02T02:51:53.559111-08:00

Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty

AURA AERO wins first firm order for 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA from Pan Européenne Air Service

Leonardo says AW09 light-single on final certification stretch with EIS due this year

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