News

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

Vietnam Airlines has secured a $2.9 billion loan to fund the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The financing underscores continuing fleet renewal and growth efforts, while tying aircraft delivery momentum to long-term capital planning.

2026-06-28T18:28:27.379735-07:00

AeroTime

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

Air Data News

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

Air Data News

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

News Timeline

ch-aviation

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s Vietnam Airlines has secured a $2.9 billion loan to fund the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The financing underscores continuing fleet renewal and growth efforts, while tying aircraft delivery momentum to long-term capital planning.

2026-06-28T18:28:27.379735-07:00

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

AeroTime

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

Air Data News

❗️

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g China Southern Air Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire seven Boeing freighters, including five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, in a deal positioned as the first Boeing 777-8 cargo order by a mainland Chinese airline. The move underscores continued Chinese cargo capacity buildout around Boeing’s next-generation long-range jet freighter line.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

Air Data News

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

Air Data News

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in late August and plans to launch the aircraft on commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto. The Canadian city will serve as the launch destination for the airline’s newest long-haul widebody.

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

FlightGlobal

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training Ukraine has received 10 Czech-made Alto ultralights to expand pilot training. Five aircraft were funded by Prague, while five were donated via the Darek pro Putina charity group—doubling down on incremental fleet access for training pipelines.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

Breaking Defense

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read our three-part investigation

2026-06-26T08:11:41.944170-07:00

Inside the T-7 Red Hawk: Read

ch-aviation

Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery Atmospherica Aviation (AAN; Prague Václav Havel) has placed an order with Embraer Executive Jets for two additional Phenom 300Es, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. The booking adds to the operator’s continued Phenom 300E exposure and planned mid-decade fleet expansion.

2026-06-26T07:41:37.278658-07:00

Atmospherica Aviation orders 2 more Embraer Phenom 300Es for 2028 delivery

Menu

Orders News

Vietnam Airlines locks in $2.9B financing for 50 Boeing 737-8s

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

News Timeline