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US-Bangla Airlines says it will acquire 21 Boeing aircraft in a deal worth about $1.5 billion, with deliveries planned through 2027. The carrier is framing the acquisition as its largest fleet expansion in its history, aimed at expanding its international network.
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General Dynamics reported Q2 results that topped analysts’ estimates, driven by strength in its defense businesses and increased Gulfstream demand. The company said orders and backlog surged alongside the revenue outperformance, reinforcing momentum across defense and business-aviation demand signals.
US-Bangla Airlines says it will acquire 21 Boeing aircraft in a deal worth about $1.5 billion, with deliveries planned through 2027. The carrier is framing the acquisition as its largest fleet expansion in its history, aimed at expanding its international network.
SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
Dovetail Electric Aviation has signed its first binding launch-customer agreement with Norway’s Ludens Aviation for the conversion of a Cessna Caravan to electric propulsion. The Australian-Spanish company is targeting regional and general aviation with electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
Chinese operator Xizang Airlines is named as the launch customer for COMAC’s C919 high-altitude variant, with 40 aircraft reportedly on order. The variant has now completed its first test flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a key milestone in its development program.
AirBorneo says it will more than double its narrowbody fleet from two to five aircraft by the end of 2026, with additional aircraft scheduled to arrive in October, November and December, CEO Megat Ardian Aminuddin told Channel NewsAsia.
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COMAC has completed the first flight of the C919-600, a shortened, high-altitude C919 family member, in Shanghai. The prototype—developed for operations from airports on the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau—completed its initial planned test maneuvers after departing Shanghai Pudong, where final assembly facilities are located.
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Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million quarterly loss despite record revenue as jet-fuel costs jumped and Air India’s continued restructuring drag deepened group losses. Separately, Tata flagged Air India’s transformation timeline slipping amid “external headwinds,” while SIA also pushed back key premium-cabin rollout on the A350-900 to 2027.
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