Fleet Expansion

Air Canada has launched scheduled service with its first Airbus A321XLR, introducing new long-haul capabilities and premium onboard features

Emirates celebrates a milestone as two Emirati women earn captain rank and take command of the airline's Boeing 777 fleet

Air China Cargo has ordered four more Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total to 10 aircraft as it expands long-haul cargo operations

Ryanair has repaid its last €1.2bn bond, marking the first time since its 1997 IPO that the airline is entirely debt-free, backed by a 620-aircraft unencumbered fleet

MSC Group’s luxury cruise brand has opened bookings for the summer 2028 season, marking a significant milestone with EXPLORA VI entering service. The new fleet will sail to 178 destinations in 27 countries, from Alaska to the Mediterranean

Qatar Airways posted strong annual profits despite disruptions, while expanding its fleet and global network. The airline carried close to 42 million passengers and ranked among the first five airlines in terms of punctuality

German aviation group Lufthansa has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9. The aicraft will enter service between 2032 and 2034 as part of a plan to renew its fleet and reduce pollutant emissions

EgyptAir begins a new chapter with its first Boeing 737 MAX delivery, enhancing sustainability, passenger experience, and operational performance across key routes. Boeing: "With this delivery, we build on 60 years of partnership with EgyptAir and welcome them as a 737 MAX operator"

Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"

For the first time: The company will purchase 787-10 and 737 MAX aircraft as part of its plans to expand the fleet and upgrade its operational capabilities

The new aircraft, named after the city of Delémont and featuring SWISS' classic livery, is expected to begin operating on the Zurich-Montreal route on February 23. This is the second addition of 10 aircraft of the new model

Under a new agreement announced during the Singapore Air Show, Boeing will provide landing gear exchange services for more than 75 737 MAX and 787 aircraft belonging to the Singapore Airlines Group. The fleet will benefit from reduced downtime and improved availability on commercial flights

The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

Advancing the "future of flight together": Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 130 GE9X engines at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its fleet and supporting long-term deliveries through 2038

Lufthansa is shaking up its operations, planning 4,000 job cuts and a major fleet renewal with 230 new planes, while embracing AI and digital tools to boost efficiency and profits

Etihad Airways Orders 28 Boeing Aircraft

Poland's national airline, LOT Polish Airlines, concludes the year 2024 with record results, including a net profit of 151.5 million euros, the largest fleet in its history, and significant growth in the number of passengers