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sábado, 11 de julho de 2026
Bees Airlines files for bankruptcy
Bees Airline, a local airline launched out of Kyiv in 2021, received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) in March 2021 and ran its first flight in May of the same year with the goal of expanding low-cost flights from Ukraine to various capitals in Eastern and Central Europe.
NEW AIRLINE - Neosur (Bolivia) founder Humberto Roca plans to launch his new airline in Bolivia in February 2027, with three A320
It will initially serve four international and two domestic routes
sexta-feira, 10 de julho de 2026
ROUTES - Air Zimbabwe announces later London relaunch
The planned return of Air Zimbabwe (UM, Harare International) to London Gatwick after a 15-year hiatus has been shifted from a widely reported July 1 launch to July 22, the airline confirmed in a statement.
In a post-Cabinet meeting media briefing on July 8, information minister Zhemu Soda did not explain the delay, but confirmed an earlier announcement that the state-owned airline would resume the route using an A330-300 wet leased from Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas (PU, Madrid Barajas). The lessor previously announced that the duration of the contract is 13 months.
"The nation is advised that the airline will resume operations by the end of July 2026 and will use a leased Airbus A330-300 aircraft from Plus Ultra in Spain, with a total capacity of 302 seats, comprising 30 business-class seats and 272 economy-class seats," Soda declared, as cited by multiple local media outlets. He added that the route would initially be serviced 3x weekly.
Plus Ultra operates two A330-300s, but only one with that specific seat count and cabin configuration: 20-year-old EC-ONX (msn 769), which currently operates domestic routes in Spain. Plus Ultra leases the widebody from World Star Aviation. The aircraft was first delivered to China Airlines in 2006 and subsequently flew with GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, and galistair (Malta).
ch-aviation has contacted Air Zimbabwe and Plus Ultra for more information on the delivery date and the reasons for the delay.
Air Zimbabwe last operated scheduled flights to London Gatwick in December 2011 when its single B767-200ER (currently in maintenance) was impounded after the airline failed to pay USD1.2 million for aircraft spares.
The incident reportedly prompted the government to establish Zimbabwe Airways (Harare International) to avoid similar disruptions on international routes, but the stillborn start-up was dropped by the Zimbabwean government in 2018. In October 2019, the B767 was impounded again over unpaid debts at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
The wet-lease arrangement with Plus Ultra circumvents the fact that Air Zimbabwe remains on the European Union's Air Safety List, meaning it is banned from operating within the EU because of unresolved safety deficiencies. It is also prohibited from operating commercial services to, from, and within the United Kingdom. The wet lease was brokered by Chapman Freeborn Aviation Services.
The relaunch forms part of a broader restructuring strategy led by the Mutapa Investment Fund, Air Zimbabwe's state-owned shareholder, which has repeatedly identified the London route as central to the carrier's recovery due to strong links with the Zimbabwean diaspora in the UK and agricultural export potential.
Air Zimbabwe's entire in-house fleet of two E145s, one B737-200, and the B767-200ER is grounded. It also wet leases one ATR42-500 from Kenya's Renegade Air for domestic flights and a regional link to Dar es Salaam, according to ADS-B data.
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Air Greenland to modify two DHC-8-Q200s for defence tasks
Air Greenland (GL, Nuuk) has selected PAL Aerospace (SPR, St. John's) to modify two DHC-8-Q200s for military operations under the Maritime Domain Awareness programme of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization.
The contract covers aircraft modification, configuration, integration, and associated support activities throughout the turboprops' service life, including training, technical support, software support, future upgrades, supply chain support, and scheduled maintenance, PAL Aerospace said in a statement.
Jacob Nitter Sørensen, chief executive officer of Air Greenland, said: “Together, we are establishing a modern capability that will be operated from Greenland, while developing local competencies and creating long-term value for Greenland and the Arctic.”
The carrier's fleet comprises one A330-800N, eight DHC-8-Q200s, one Hawker 800XP(2), and one Hawker 800XP(R), together with one wet-leased B737-800.
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NEW AIRLINE - Zinc May Rethink Fleet Plans
The carrier, which had planned to launch from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) with a fleet of all Airbus A320neo family aircraft, has conceded it may need to consider older A320ceo (current engine option) planes as part of its fleet mix.
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quinta-feira, 9 de julho de 2026
FLEET - Aircalin (New Caledonia) secures financing for its first A350-900, with a consortium led by BPCE-Natixis CIB (France) that combines bank loans, Aircalin’s own equity and US$80.0 million in tax incentives
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FLEET - airBaltic (Latvia) has reached a mutual agreement with one of its aircraft lessors regarding the early return of two A220-300 aircraft at the end of June 2026
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ORDER - Boc Aviation Signs Lease Agreement With Ajet Airlines For Five Airbus A321Neo Aircraft
BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has placed five Airbus A321NEO aircraft from the Company’s orderbook with AJet (“AJet”). All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and are scheduled to deliver in 2028.
“We are pleased to further strengthen our long-standing relationship with the Turkish Airlines Group by extending our partnership to include its rapidly growing family member, AJet,” said Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer, BOC Aviation. “These new-generation A321NEO aircraft will complement AJet’s existing fleet, enhancing its continued network expansion across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and we look forward to supporting its success in the years ahead.”
Kerem Sarp, AJet CEO, commented: “We are delighted to begin our cooperation with BOC Aviation through this agreement. As AJet continues its growth journey, the addition of new generation A321NEO aircraft will play an important role in supporting our fleet modernization, network expansion, and sustainability goals. This agreement represents an important step in our commitment to expanding our network and providing an even better travel experience for our guests.”
Kenya Airways eyeing B777Fs, E2s - report
Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) is considering adding two or more B777-200Fs to supplement its cargo fleet, while also talking to Boeing about potentially adding more B737s and Embraer about the E2.
Acting group managing director and CEO George Kamal told Air Transport World that the number and specific variant of the B777 freighter would depend on "what we find in the market," indicating they would be pre-owned or leased aircraft.
In May, Kamal already told ch-aviation that Kenya Airways Cargo would swap a B747-400(BCF) capacity agreement with Terra Avia (T8, Chisinau International) for B767 and B777 capacity to maintain 180 to 200 tons per day capacity.
As previously reported, the airline will not proceed with acquiring B767 freighters, despite earlier consideration, as introducing a new aircraft type would significantly increase costs for training, tools, and maintenance.
Kenya Airways' in-house narrowbody cargo fleet includes two company-owned B737-300(SF)s and two leased B737-800(SF)s.
E2 being considered
Of a fleet of eleven E190s, Kenya Airways has sold four, while two remain in maintenance and five are in active service, according to ch-aviation and ADS-B data.
The airline has long planned to phase out its E190s to address payload and baggage limits on regional routes from Nairobi with its hot-and-high conditions. The aim has always also been to simplify the fleet.
Kamal told ATW that the E2 may be considered as a replacement for the E190. The E2 "looks good. We are not saying that we will acquire them, but we are looking into it positively. Kenya Airways is the only African country with an Embraer [maintenance] centre."
In other fleet developments, as reported previously, Kenya Airways plans to return a B777-300ER leased to Turkish Airlines to its own network on July 17 for deployment on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta-London Heathrow route.
Two leased B737-800NGs are due in 2026, with ATW reporting that one will be leased from Aerolíneas Argentinas in November 2026.
Plans to lease six B737-8s have been delayed to 2027 due to part and engine shortages and liquidity constraints.
In total, the current fleet includes nine B737-800s, nine B787-8s (of which three remain AOG due to engine supply chain delays), eleven E190s, and the four B737 freighters, according to ADS-B data.
Two leased B737-800NGs are due in 2026, with ATW reporting that one will be leased from Aerolíneas Argentinas in November 2026.
Plans to lease six B737-8s have been delayed to 2027 due to part and engine shortages and liquidity constraints.
In total, the current fleet includes nine B737-800s, nine B787-8s (of which three remain AOG due to engine supply chain delays), eleven E190s, and the four B737 freighters, according to ADS-B data.
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Airbus June 2026 orders & deliveries
Compared to last month, June 2026 was a bit of slower month for new orders for Airbus. In total it received 71 new orders and twelve cancellations. The number of delivered aircraft was 89.
Ordered were:
1 A330-900 by Air Algerie
1 A330-800 by Airbus Defence & Space
1 ACJ320neo by a Private customer
18 A330-900s by SAS
2 A320neos by Scoot
4 A321neos by Scoot
18 A320neos by Undisclosed customers
26 A321neos by Undisclosed customers
Delivered were:
1 A321neo to Aegean Airlines
3 A320neos to Air Arabia
1 A321neo to AirAsia
1 A220-300 to airBaltic
2 A220-300s to Air Canada
1 A321neo to Air China
1 A220-300 to Air France
1 A350-900 to Air France
1 A320neo to ANA Holdings
1 A320neo to Avianca
1 A320neo to Azerbaijan Airlines
1 A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines
2 A220-300s to Breeze Airways
2 A320neos to Chengdu Airlines
1 A321neo to China Airlines
3 A320neos to China Eastern Airlines
4 A321neos to China Eastern Airlines
2 A321neos to China Southern Airlines
2 A320neos to Colorful Guizhou Airlines
1 A220-300 to Croatia Airlines
2 A220-300s to Delta Air Lines
1 A321neo to Delta Air Lines
1 A320neo to easyJet
4 A321neos to easyJet
1 A350-900 to Egyptair
3 A350-900s to Emirates
1 A320neo to flyadeal
1 A321neo to Gulf Air
1 A320neo to Hainan Airlines
4 A321neos to IndiGo
2 A321neos to Jet2.com
1 A320neo to Jetsmart
1 A321neo to Jetsmart
2 A320neos to LATAM Airlines
1 A320neo to Lufthansa
1 A321neo to Pegasus Airlines
1 A321neo to Qantas Airways
1 A350-1000 to Qatar Airways
2 A321neos to Saudia
1 A320neo to Scoot
4 A320neos to Spring Airlines
1 A320neo to TAP Air Portugal
1 A321neo to Thai Airways
1 A321neo to Transavia
3 A320neos to Transavia France
1 A320neo to Turkish Airlines
1 A350-900 to Turkish Airlines
2 A321neos to United Airlines
3 A321neos to VietJetAir
1 A320neo to Volaris
1 A320neo to West Air
4 A321neos to Wizz Air
2 A320neos to Xiamen Airlines
Airbus has now received a total of 886 orders and 65 cancellations, leaving a net of 821 for 2026. The number of delivered aircraft stands at 351.
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FLEET - PNG Air phases out DHC-8-100 fleet
PNG Air has discontinued Dash 8 operations, with the last two DHC-8-100s completing their final commercial flights at the end of June. The retirement of these aircraft means the airline will now operate exclusively with ATR aircraft.
A third Dash 8 configured for cargo, P2-MCG (MSN 006), remains in Port Moresby. CEO Brian Fraser stated that all three aircraft have been sold and will continue to fly with other airlines.
PNG's current fleet consists of ten ATR72-600s and three ATR42-600s.
Photo: PNG
China Southern Air Cargo to add three B777-300(ERSF)s
China Southern Cargo has signed a lease-agreement with AerCap for IAI-converted Boeing B777-300ERSFs. In total, the airline has signed-up for three aircraft. One will be delivered in October 2027, while the remaining two will join in 2028.
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