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• Craig Hoyle
Embraer has revealed the first of two C-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft ordered by Uzbekistan, with delivery to Tashkent expected before year-end. The aircraft appears to have originally been prepared for Brazil’s air force, marking a transfer of program capacity to a new Central Asian customer.
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Embraer has revealed the first of two C-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft ordered by Uzbekistan, with delivery to Tashkent expected before year-end. The aircraft appears to have originally been prepared for Brazil’s air force, marking a transfer of program capacity to a new Central Asian customer.
Vietravel Airlines is poised to order 50 Airbus aircraft for delivery from 2029, including A220s and long-range A321XLRs. The fleet expansion would introduce Vietnam’s first A220s and significantly increase the airline’s capacity and network-planning options.
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Boeing booked 15 net commercial aircraft orders and delivered 51 jets in August 2026, including 22 737s to Southwest and United. Its latest market analysis also projects 43,625 commercial aircraft deliveries from 2026 through 2045, with bank debt and leasing companies playing a larger financing role.
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Vietravel Airlines signed an agreement covering 50 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft as it targets fleet and international-network expansion. Vietnam Airlines separately signed an agreement for five additional A350-900s, part of its post-2030 fleet strategy, in a package announced during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s visit to France.
IndiGo plans to expand its fleet to 550 aircraft by fiscal 2030 while increasing the share it owns to 30–40%, with the balance remaining under operating leases. The strategy would give India’s largest airline greater control over fleet assets while retaining leasing flexibility.
QantasLink plans to place its first in-house Embraer E190 into commercial service in January 2027, subject to regulatory approval. The move would mark the Australian regional carrier’s entry into operating the aircraft type directly, although the available report does not provide further details on fleet size or routes.
KLM has completed two test flights with its first Airbus A350 ahead of delivery later this month. The widebody is expected to enter service on routes including Toronto, Montreal and Nairobi, marking the aircraft’s initial deployment within KLM’s network.
Avincis is partnering with McDermott Aviation to acquire five 214ST helicopters, expanding its capabilities in aerial firefighting and utility operations. The deal adds dedicated heavy-lift rotorcraft capacity to Avincis’ emergency-response and specialized aviation activities.
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