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Tajikistan’s Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, becoming the first operator in the country to fly the type. The aircraft is the first of two MAX jets leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise as the carrier expands its network and plans future 787 operations.
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Tajikistan’s Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, becoming the first operator in the country to fly the type. The aircraft is the first of two MAX jets leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise as the carrier expands its network and plans future 787 operations.
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Yakovlev has completed the maiden flight of the first production-standard MC-21-310 assembled under Russia’s import-substitution program at Irkutsk. United Aircraft is preparing an initial batch of 18 aircraft, but the narrowbody still requires certification before deliveries—planned for Aeroflot from 2027—can begin.
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IndiGo will end its interim widebody operation with Norse Atlantic in October, returning six leased 787-9s and suspending London Heathrow service before its own A350s arrive. The airline is also evaluating future, not-yet-launched Airbus and Boeing aircraft for its next major fleet order.
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A220, featuring the carrier’s Star Alliance livery and claimed as the first A220 to carry the alliance’s colors. The arrival advances the Croatian flag carrier’s fleet modernization and ongoing transition toward newer-generation twinjets.
IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said the airline expects to wait until around 2030 before making its next major aircraft purchase, giving it time to assess next-generation aircraft technologies. Bhatia also defended IndiGo’s 66% domestic market share and outlined the carrier’s growing role in India’s international tourism strategy.
A US court has approved the auction process for Spirit Airlines’ aircraft, advancing the carrier’s asset disposition plan. The decision sets the procedural framework for how Spirit’s fleet will be sold, shaping the timeline and mechanics of recovery or restructuring outcomes.
Embraer is seeing strong momentum as airlines increasingly seek smaller aircraft while Airbus and Boeing face long delivery timelines. The demand shift is boosting Embraer’s position as the world’s third-largest passenger jet manufacturer and underscores how production and delivery constraints are reshaping fleet planning.
Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported Q2 2026 net income of $209 million, up 45% year-on-year, supported by higher lease revenue and rising operating cash flow. The results point to a continued pattern of lessors benefiting as OEMs face persistent aircraft delivery delays.
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