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• Ricardo Meier
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expected to sign an agreement for 10 Airbus aircraft on Oct. 7, comprising four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neos. The planned purchase follows the carrier’s recently announced order for 11 Boeing 787-10s and 737-8s, indicating a major fleet expansion across both manufacturers.
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expected to sign an agreement for 10 Airbus aircraft on Oct. 7, comprising four A350-900 widebodies and six A321neos. The planned purchase follows the carrier’s recently announced order for 11 Boeing 787-10s and 737-8s, indicating a major fleet expansion across both manufacturers.
Germany is considering buying 16 additional Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, a potential order that would expand its fleet while supporting production of the European airlifter at a critical point for the program. The purchase could help sustain the A400M industrial base and extend the platform’s production outlook.
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KLM has received its first Airbus A350-900, PH-ZNA, named De Nachtwacht after Rembrandt’s painting. Delivered in Toulouse and flown to Amsterdam-Schiphol, the aircraft is scheduled to enter passenger service on October 30 between Amsterdam and Toronto, launching KLM’s planned 22-aircraft A350 fleet.
Taiwan has received the first two of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighters ordered to strengthen its air force, with the aircraft arriving at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on Oct. 2, 2026. The delivery advances a major U.S.-backed modernization effort as pressure from China increases.
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Alaska Air Group is positioning itself for a broader national and international role, combining Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody fleet with plans to join transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures. The strategy would intensify its Seattle competition with Delta while leaving room for one final major U.S. airline acquisition.
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Embraer delivered 66 aircraft in the third quarter of 2026, up 6% year over year and the manufacturer’s best third-quarter performance. Commercial deliveries rose 10% to 22 aircraft, while executive aviation deliveries held steady at 41 jets, keeping Embraer on track for its annual forecast.
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended Airbus’ support contract for the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas fleet in a £190 million deal. The agreement aims to increase daily availability of fully mission-capable aircraft from 10 to 13 by the end of 2027.
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air plans to add Heathrow frequencies as its fleet expands, with three Boeing 787-9s expected in the coming weeks and its first Airbus A321neo due before year-end. The deliveries will support the carrier’s initial network growth as aircraft availability increases.
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