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• Addison Schonland
American Airlines’ replacement decision for its 777-200ER fleet has narrowed to two widebody aircraft. The evaluation turns on range, fuel burn, delivery timing and fleet commonality, with AirInsight identifying a preferred option and suggesting Boeing faces a potentially significant loss.
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American Airlines’ replacement decision for its 777-200ER fleet has narrowed to two widebody aircraft. The evaluation turns on range, fuel burn, delivery timing and fleet commonality, with AirInsight identifying a preferred option and suggesting Boeing faces a potentially significant loss.
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La Compagnie will add Düsseldorf to its transatlantic network with nonstop Newark service beginning in spring 2027. The all-business-class carrier plans to use an Airbus A321LR configured with 76 lie-flat seats, expanding its network as it takes delivery of additional narrowbody aircraft.
Syrianair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320s, marking a significant step in the Syrian carrier’s fleet-upgrade program. The aircraft introduce a modern narrowbody type to the airline’s fleet as it refreshes its operating platform.
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the first flight of its Airbus A330-300BDSF passenger-to-freighter conversion, launching airborne testing ahead of a certification campaign. The program is expected to receive certification by the end of 2026, adding the A330-300 to IAI’s freighter-conversion portfolio.
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Airbus nearly halted A330neo deliveries for about three months after identifying a quality issue involving the horizontal tailplane, including a stray tool found in one aircraft’s tail section. Inspections and corrective work have allowed handovers to resume, but some deliveries will slip into 2026.
Poland’s LOT is set to acquire two Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Virgin Atlantic, adding to its long-haul fleet through a secondary-market transaction. The deal highlights LOT’s fleet expansion and the continued repositioning of widebody aircraft among European operators.
Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body arrested lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, over alleged corruption tied to the national carrier’s 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase. He was remanded until Sept. 18; the investigation follows allegations of kickbacks and prior findings that Airbus agreed to pay bribes in Sri Lanka.
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ANA Holdings has formalized an order for eight additional Embraer E190-E2s, building on its 2025 agreement for 15 aircraft. The follow-on commitment comes before the first jet is delivered and expands the Japanese airline group’s firm E2 order book to 23 aircraft.
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