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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

2026-05-17T18:02:12.304947-07:00

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

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Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions As non-geostationary satellite services disrupt inflight connectivity supply and performance, Boeing says it is supplying the technical specifications airlines need to retrofit their Boeing twinjets for next-generation inflight connectivity (IFC). The approach targets faster path to installable capability on existing airframes.

2026-05-17T18:02:12.304947-07:00

Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

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Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator Alaska Airlines CEO says the carrier plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes using Boeing 787s, signaling a deliberate move beyond its traditional regional footprint. The strategy is designed to reposition Alaska into a West Coast long-haul player, with Europe as a near-term proving ground.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

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Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy Avincis has added a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter to expand its rapid-response air rescue capability in challenging regions of Italy. The aircraft is intended to support fast deployment for emergency missions across difficult operating areas, reinforcing Avincis’ rotorcraft-based response footprint.

2026-05-15T05:53:21.273972-07:00

Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy

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LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries Polish carrier LOT has started withdrawing Embraer E175 jets from service, with two aircraft left service in 2025 and ferried into storage between March and April, per Aviation Week. The E175 drawdown supports the airline’s transition toward the Airbus A220 fleet ahead of upcoming deliveries.

2026-05-15T04:24:59.529213-07:00

LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft IAG has increased its Boeing 737 MAX allocation for Vueling to 60 aircraft, a move that signals further narrowbody capacity planning under the Vueling brand. The updated allocation adds detail to how IAG is prioritizing MAX deliveries across its European low-cost network.

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26 Nigeria’s Air Peace is reportedly set to add Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2H26, signaling further narrowbody capacity expansion. The move will likely deepen the carrier’s single-aisle fleet scale as it continues to adjust aircraft availability against Nigeria’s volatile operating cost environment.

2026-05-15T02:21:37.903499-07:00

Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

Boeing provides specs for airlines to retrofit Boeing twinjets for next-gen IFC amid non-GEO connectivity disruptions

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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