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Air India weighs more widebodies as aviation leaders debate India’s global growth strategy

Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft as its new leadership targets long-term growth and a larger share of international markets. Executives across the sector also called for multiple globally competitive Indian carriers, more scrutiny of airport investment and charges, and infrastructure and efficiency improvements to position India as a global aviation hub.

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Canada’s Skyservice adds Bombardier Global 8000

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Kazakhstan’s Alatau Air Cargo to lease two Airbus A340-600s

Kazakhstan’s Alatau Air Cargo is set to lease two Airbus A340-600s, according to a report whose full details are behind a subscription wall. The available information does not identify the lessor, timing, aircraft configuration or intended routes, leaving the operational scope of the fleet addition unclear.

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Costa Rica Green Airways adds its first DHC-6-400

Costa Rica Green Airways has added its first De Havilland Canada DHC-6-400 Twin Otter, according to a report whose full details are available to subscribers. The article summary does not provide information on the aircraft’s configuration, intended routes or delivery timing.

Aviation Week

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Greece signs for three Embraer KC-390s, with options for three more

Greece has formalized a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to acquire three Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports, with options for three additional aircraft. The first is scheduled for delivery to the Hellenic Air Force in 2027, confirming plans announced in June for a fleet of up to six.

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U.S. approval lets Belavia resume direct Boeing parts and software purchases

Belarusian flag carrier Belavia says it has U.S. approval to buy Boeing spare parts and software directly, ending its reliance on indirect sourcing. Reports say the authorization may also permit purchases of new aircraft, though the coverage centers on renewed cooperation and raises concerns that parts or jets could reach Russia.

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Two FA-50Ms arrive in Malaysia, beginning air force modernization

Malaysia has received two FA-50M aircraft at Kuantan Air Base, marking a step in the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s modernization as airpower gains importance in Southeast Asia’s security environment. The report does not provide further details on the aircraft’s delivery schedule or operational deployment.

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PIA receives its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Pakistan International Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 arrived at Islamabad International Airport from London Heathrow on Nov. 1, 2026. The delivery marks the start of PIA’s 787-9 fleet, though the available report does not specify how many aircraft the airline plans to operate or how they will be deployed.