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• Hilka Birns
Egyptian carrier Air Cairo has placed its first direct order with Airbus, signing a firm agreement for 15 A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The airline also plans to launch Cairo–Brussels service in December 2026 using A320-family aircraft.
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Egyptian carrier Air Cairo has placed its first direct order with Airbus, signing a firm agreement for 15 A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The airline also plans to launch Cairo–Brussels service in December 2026 using A320-family aircraft.
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has received its first Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft scheduled to arrive at its Bucharest Henri Coanda base on Sept. 8, 2026. The delivery marks the airline’s entry into the 737-8 fleet as it renews its narrowbody aircraft portfolio.
The European Union is calling for fair commercial terms as Airbus seeks a potential aircraft agreement with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The intervention adds a policy and trade dimension to Airbus’ pursuit of the Bangladeshi flag carrier and could influence the structure of any eventual deal.
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Egyptian carrier Air Cairo has placed its first direct order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The deal supports the airline’s growth plan to reach 130 operational aircraft by 2034, building on its existing fleet of leased Airbus jets.
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Deutsche Aircraft has begun flight evaluations of the D328eco’s new landing gear using an older Dornier 328 as a flying testbed. The test aircraft has completed five development flights and logged more than 15 hours across flight and ground testing, supporting certification and long-term component support.
Pilatus has completed the first flight of the PC-7 MKX basic trainer at its Stans facility, using a production aircraft intended for launch customer the Netherlands. Deliveries of the new turboprop trainer are scheduled to begin in 2027.
Aeroflot Group is targeting four aircraft-related settlements by the end of 2026. The announcement signals an effort to resolve multiple outstanding aircraft matters, although the available report does not specify the counterparties, financial terms or aircraft involved.
Egypt’s air force has received the first five of 12 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters ordered under a contract signed in January 2023. The delivery milestone was marked at the El Alamein air show, held Sept. 8–10, advancing Egypt’s rotary-wing modernization effort.
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