terça-feira, 9 de junho de 2026
FLEET - Cessna Skycourier Enters Service In The Philippines With First Delivery To Leading Edge Air Services Corporation
The aircraft delivered to LEASCOR, a wholly owned subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, is a 19‑passenger variant equipped with the optional passenger‑to‑freighter conversion kit. The configuration allows operators to quickly transition between full passenger and full cargo missions, supporting a wide range of domestic transport, tourism and logistics operations.
“Being able to shift seamlessly between passenger and cargo missions is critical for operators serving remote and regional markets,” said Juan Escalante, vice president, SkyCourier Sales. “The Cessna SkyCourier provides a dependable, versatile platform that enables operators to respond quickly to changing transportation needs while maintaining efficiency.”
LEASCOR was established in 2016 as the air chartering arm of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, which serves members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other uniformed personnel, including active service members, retirees, reservists and civilian employees.
“The arrival of our first Cessna SkyCourier marks a defining milestone for Leading Edge Air Services Corporation,” said Maj. Gen. Gilbert S. Llanto, Armed Forces of the Philippines (Ret). “It strengthens our ability to provide reliable air connectivity to communities that depend on consistent passenger and cargo service, particularly in remote areas.”
Maj. Gen. Gilbert S. Llanto, Armed Forces of the Philippines (Ret).
“What makes the SkyCourier invaluable is its purpose-built versatility, supported by twin-engine reliability, high payload capacity and the ability to operate on short and unpaved runways. These capabilities enable seamless passenger and cargo operations, even in remote areas. With the SkyCourier, we are strengthening our capability to open underserved routes, enhance logistics and support regional economies. It allows us to respond faster, serve farther and operate more efficiently, advancing our goal of helping build a resilient, future ready aviation network for the Philippines,” said Maj. Gen. Llanto.
FLEET - Qantas evaluates order for 20 widebody jets
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) is in discussions with Airbus and Boeing regarding a potential order for approximately 20 widebody aircraft, which could either be incremental B787s or A350-900s, Reuters reported, citing unnamed industry sources.
Both manufacturers declined to comment. Qantas said it is "in regular contact with aircraft manufacturers as part of our ongoing fleet planning" and currently has no information to share.
According to ch-aviation data, Qantas has outstanding widebody orders, comprising twenty-four A350-1000s, four B787-9s, and eight B787-10s. It is also expecting forty-two more A321-200NY(XLR) narrowbody jets.
The A350-1000 backlog includes 12 ultra-long range variants that will operate non-stop flights from Australia to London Heathrow or New York JFK under an initiative dubbed Project Sunrise. Deliveries of the first aircraft have been delayed by four months to April 2027 due to supply chain issues, as previously reported by ch-aviation.
Presently, the Australian flag carriers operates six A321-200NY(XLR)s, sixteen A330-200s, twelve A330-300s, ten A380-800s, seventy-nine B737-800s, as well as fourteen B787-9s.
CH Aviation / Photo:Duncan Stewart
FLEET - Fly91 targets up to 12 aircraft by late 1Q27
Fly91 (IC, Goa Dabolim) plans to up to double its fleet from six ATR72-600s to between 10 and 12 aircraft by the first quarter of 2027, managing director and chief executive Manoj Chacko told The Hindu Business Line newspaper.
The additional aircraft would enable Fly91 to expand capacity from its operating bases at Goa Mopa and Hyderabad International.
Chacko described the ATR - Avions de Transport Régional turboprop as a highly suitable aircraft type amid volatile fuel prices, citing its fuel efficiency. Operating a single aircraft type has also allowed the airline to maintain a "simpler operation".
"The industry continues to grapple with elevated fuel costs. However, our ATR operations allow us to maintain a fuel-to-revenue ratio of 20-22%, compared with 38-40% for operators using jet aircraft," he said.
The chief executive previously told ch-aviation that the carrier aimed to grow its fleet to 30 aircraft by 2030. Estimating that more than half of India is "turboprop country", he said the airline is focused on launching services to destinations that competitors cannot serve with narrowbodies.
Fly91 plans to add flights to Tirupati, Mangalore Bajpe, Indore, and yet-to-open Bhogapuram airport from its existing bases by the first quarter of 2027. It also intends to add flights to Mumbai International but has faced challenges securing slots for its planned Malvan service.
The start-up airline, which raised USD25 million before commencing operations in March 2024, achieved profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, Chacko noted that financial performance had weakened in the following quarter.
"The induction of capacity in [the first quarter of 2026] dragged profitability lower due to higher expenses," he said.
The carrier operates largely independently, with minimal reliance on viability gap funding (VGF) under the Indian government's UDAN regional connectivity programme. Chacko added that demand remains strong for regional operators and expects growth to continue in the coming quarters.
CH Aviation / Photo: Fly91
FLEET - Singapore Airlines in talks for 50 widebody jets
Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi) is in discussions with Airbus and Boeing over a potential order for at least 50 widebody aircraft as it prepares for future growth beyond the end of the decade, Reuters reported on June 4, citing two industry sources familiar with the matter.
The carrier has reportedly requested proposals for B777-9s and A350-1000s. It already has thirty of the former on order, while the A350-1000, if ordered, would be a new type. The sources said the talks remain at an early stage and could include options for dozens more aircraft.
Singapore Airlines is an existing operator of both the A350 and B777 families and was an early customer for the B777X programme, with 30 units on order.
It operates fifty-eight A350-900s, seven A350-900(ULR)s, twelve A380-800s, twenty-three B737-8s, twenty-two B777-300ERs, and twenty-eight B787-10s. It also has a cargo fleet comprising seven B747-400FSCDs and five B777-200Fs. Its outstanding orders include seven A350Fs, three more B737-8s, thirty B777-9s, and three more B787-10s.
The airline and the two OEMs declined to comment, but the carrier previously said that it would continue expanding capacity despite higher oil prices that have led some competitors to reduce services.
Industry sources told Reuters that the talks with Singapore Airlines may also provide Airbus and Boeing with insights into demand for larger future aircraft variants. Airbus said in 2025 that it was studying a larger A350 derivative, widely referred to as the A350-2000, although it has downplayed suggestions that a launch decision is imminent.
Boeing also revisited studies for a larger B777X variant after Emirates placed additional B777X orders in November 2025. The manufacturer is said to remain cautious about launching a larger aircraft because of limited demand and its focus on restoring production stability across existing programmes.
CH Aviation / Photo: Dunacn Stewart
Spain's One Airways takes first E190 for restart
It specializes in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) / wet leasing, private executive charters, air ambulance services, and personalized aircraft management
segunda-feira, 8 de junho de 2026
Airbus May 2026 orders & deliveries
With 379 booked orders, May 2026 was a good month for the European manufacturers. Next to this, they handled 22 cancellations and delivered 81 new Airbuses.
Ordered were:
150 A220-300s by AirAsia
4 A350Fs by Air China Cargo
6 A220-300s by Azorra
2 A350Fs by Cathay Pacific Aircraft Services
23 A320neos by China Southern Airlines
79 A321neos by China Southern Airlines
10 A350-900s by Lufthansa
20 A320neos by an Undisclosed customer
50 A321neos by an Undisclosed customer
35 A321neos by Xiamen Airlines
Cancelled were:
15 A330-900s by AirAsia
1 A220-300 by Macquarie Financial Holdings
6 A220-300s by Nordic Aviation Capital
Delivered were:
1 A321neo Aegean Airlines
1 A320neo to Air Arabia
2 A220-300s to Air Canada
1 A321neo to Air Canada
1 A319neo to Air China
2 A321neos to Air China
1 A220-300 to Animawings
1 A330-900 to Azul
3 A220-300s to Breeze Airways
1 A320neo to British Airways
1 A320neo to Cebu Pacific
2 A320neos to China Eastern Airlines
2 A321neos to China Eastern Airlines
1 A321neo to China Southern Airlines
1 A320neo to Colorful Guizhou Airlines
1 A321neo to Condor
1 A220-300 to Delta Air Lines
3 A321neos to Delta Air Lines
1 A350-900 to Delta Air Lines
1 A320neo to easyJet
2 A321neos to easyJet
2 A350-900s to Emirates
3 A321neos to Frontier Airlines
1 A320neo to Gulf Air
1 A320neo to Hainan Airlines
1 A321neo to Hainan Airlines
1 A330-900 to Hainan Airlines
4 A321neos to IndiGo
1 A321neo to ITA Airways
2 A321neos to Jet2.com
3 A220-300s to JetBlue Airways
1 A321neo to Jetstar Airways
1 A321neo to KLM
1 A320neo to LATAM Airlines
1 A320neo to Lufthansa City Airlines
1 A320neo to Peach
1 A350-1000 to Philippine Airlines
1 A220-300 to QantasLink
1 A320neo to Royal Jordanian
1 A320neo to SAS
1 A321neo to Saudia
2 A320neos to Shenzhen Airlines
1 A321neo to Shenzhen Airlines
1 A320neo to Sichuan Airlines
1 A320neo to Spring Airlines
1 A330-900 to STARLUX Airlines
1 A330-900 to Sunclass Airlines
1 A321neo to Thai Airways
2 A321neos to Transavia
1 A320neo to Transavia France
1 A321neo to Turkish Airlines
3 A321neos to United Airlines
1 A321neo to Viva Aerobus
1 A321neo to Volaris
4 A321neos to Wizz Air
1 A320neo to Xiamen Airlines
Airbus has now received a total of 815 orders and 53 cancellations, leaving a net of 762. The number of delivered aircraft stands at 262.
Photo: Airbus
FLEET - Sahara African Aviation leases two Embraer 120s from Sunrise Airways.
eight, according to NewsAero research.
Photo: Sunrise
FLEET / ROUTES - Royal Air Maroc Adds Leased A330Neo Montreal Service In June 2026
Royal Air Maroc this month temporarily schedules leased Airbus A330-900neo operation, operated by Corsair.
The A330-900neo is scheduled on Casablanca – Montreal route 
Photo: Alain Charpentier - TLS
ROUTES / FLEET - National commences Boeing B777F services
Carrier has another entering service June 5 plus 2 more on order
The new freighter (70547) departed New York (JFK) en route to Glasgow (PIK)
The carrier expects its second 777F (70548), which it received from Boeing last month, to enter commercial service June 5, it said.
The 777Fs are the first large-widebody twinjet freighters for National, which also operates three production 747-400Fs and six 747-400BCFs.
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