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segunda-feira, 2 de novembro de 2026

FLEET - AVi8 Airways (Singapore) has signed an MOU with Serene Air (Pakistan) to explore the acquisition or leasing of A330 aircraft for potential P2F conversions, supporting its planned launch of operations from May 2027 out of Phnom Penh

Aviator / Avi8

FLEET - Costa Rica Green Airways has officially received its first De Havilland Canada DHC-6-400 Twin Otter aircraft (registered TI-BNA).

The aircraft departed from Switzerland and crossed the airspace of the United Kingdom, Greenland, Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Honduras, before finally landing in Costa Rica.

Photo: Green Airways

FLEET - Air New Zealand takes first iMTOW B787-9

Air New Zealand (NZ, Auckland International) has taken delivery of its first B787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) capability, ZK-NZT (msn 66904), which arrived at Auckland International on October 29, 2026, the airline announced.

The GE Aerospace GEnx-powered aircraft was ferried from San Antonio Lackland on October 28, ADS-B flight tracking data shows. It is Air New Zealand's first new B787 in seven years, with a second iMTOW B787-9, ZK-NZS (msn 66903), expected to follow within the coming days.

The US Federal Aviation Administration certified the iMTOW option for the B787-9 and B787-10 in March 2026. The upgrade increases the B787-9's maximum takeoff weight by around 4.5 tonnes to 259.2 tonnes, which allows approximately three tonnes of additional payload or over 300 nautical miles (560 kilometres) of extra range, according to Boeing.

Air New Zealand expects to use the additional capability on its ultra-long-haul network, particularly between Auckland and New York JFK. Although the airline described ZK-NZT as the world's first certified iMTOW B787, United Airlines had already taken delivery of an iMTOW-capable B787-9 in May 2026, as previously reported by ch-aviation.

Air New Zealand operates a fleet of 114 aircraft, comprising seventeen A320-200s, six A320-200Ns, fourteen A321-200NX, thirty-one ATR72-600s, nine B777-300ERs, fifteen B787-9s, and twenty-three DHC-8-Q300s. It has firm orders for two more A321-200NX, four B787-9s, and five B787-10s.

CH Aviation / Photo: Duncan Stewart - ZK-NZC-LAX

Iraqi Government / YI-ASF / Boeing 737-800

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FLEET - Buraq Air Turns Page on Boeing Era With Sale of Last 737-800

Libya's first private airline has sold its last Boeing 737-800, which departed Benghazi for Malta. The carrier is now focused on the Airbus A320 family.

Photos: Buraq Air

FLEET - LOT Polish Airlines Retires Embraer E170 Fleet After 22 Years of Service

LOT Polish Airlines has retired its final Embraer E170, ending more than 22 years of operations with the regional jet type that the carrier became the first airline worldwide to introduce into commercial service in March 2004.

The last aircraft, registered SP-LDH, completed its final scheduled passenger rotation between Warsaw and Vienna on 30 October 2026, marking the conclusion of E170 operations at the Polish flag carrier.

LOT received its first E170, registered SP-LDA, on 8 March 2004 following a delivery flight from Embraer’s manufacturing facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft entered commercial service on 17 March 2004, operating the Warsaw–Vienna route with a 70-seat configuration.

Over the following 22 years, LOT operated 10 E170 aircraft, carrying approximately 13.8 million passengers across nearly 300,000 flights. The fleet accumulated more than 455,000 flight hours and covered over 230 million kilometers.

Configured with between 70 and 76 seats, the E170 served domestic and European routes, including Prague, Copenhagen and Budapest. The type also introduced fly-by-wire flight controls and winglets to LOT’s fleet.

The retirement forms part of LOT’s ongoing fleet transition, although the airline continues to operate several other Embraer aircraft types.

Its remaining Embraer fleet includes the E175, E190, E195 and newer-generation E195-E2, which continue to support the carrier’s domestic and European network.

CH Aviation / Photo: LOT

ORDER - Boeing and Icelease Sign Agreement for up to Three 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters

Agreement covers conversion of one 767-300BCF aircraft and secures options for two more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Icelease agreed to an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and options for up to two more as the leasing company continues to grow its freighter portfolio.

Induction of the first aircraft is scheduled for Q1 2027, with delivery of the converted aircraft expected in Q2 2027. Boeing will convert the airplanes at ST Engineering's airframe MRO facilities in Singapore.

Boeing and Icelease have agreed to an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter and options for up to two more. Shown here at a recent signing ceremony at Cargo Facts Symposium, from left to right in back: Jim Monohan, Boeing, Marc Van Ginkel, Boeing, Andy Ishige, Boeing, Bob Weiss, Boeing; Left to right in front: Sigthor Einarsson, Icelease, Lisa Dantzler, Boeing (Boeing photo.)

"This agreement with Boeing to convert up to three Boeing 767 aircraft marks an important milestone for both Icelease and its Dublin-based sister company IAT Leasing," said Sigthor Einarsson, Managing Partner, Icelease. "The history between Icelease and Boeing dates over 20 years and includes a multitude of new aircraft deliveries as well as cargo conversions. The Boeing 767-300BCF will join the growing managed cargo aircraft portfolio of IAT Leasing, which already includes seven Boeing 737-800BCF and other freighters leased to various customers."

"Icelease is an important partner for our Boeing Converted Freighter programs, and this agreement underlines our continued collaboration to meet global cargo demand," said Lindsey Douglas, vice president, Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance and Digital Services. "The 767-300BCF is a proven performer in the cargo industry, and we are confident it will continue to deliver value for many years to come."

Boeing and Icelease marked the occasion with a signing ceremony on Oct. 22, 2026 at Cargo Facts Symposium. The 767-300BCF is the world's most efficient medium widebody converted freighter and has a range of 3,300 nmi with a 57-tonne payload.