Fleet

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, growing its total fleet to 189 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2029.

PNG Air has taken delivery of two ATR 72-600 aircraft from ACIA Aero Leasing, marking a significant milestone in the airline's fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, configured with 70 seats, will enhance connectivity to Papua New Guinea's remote communities as part of the carrier's three-year transition to a single-type fleet.

The US Navy plans to increase funding for fleet cybersecurity as part of its FY27 budget request, according to Anne Marie Schumann, the department's principal cyber adviser. This move comes amid efforts to modernize the fleet through shipbuilding and acquisition reform initiatives, such as Golden Fleet.

Lufthansa is commemorating its centennial with a special anniversary fleet, painting six aircraft in distinctive commemorative livery to celebrate the airline's 100-year milestone in 2026. The design features a white crane on a blue fuselage, with aircraft including a Boeing 787-9, Airbus A380, A350 variants, A320, and 747-8.

KF Aerospace has completed the world's first Boeing 737-800 passenger-cargo combi conversion, receiving authorization to enter service from Transport Canada. The modified aircraft features a forward cargo compartment and 90-passenger cabin, marking a significant milestone in airline fleet modernization.

Etihad Airways has announced significant orders for Airbus aircraft, including the return of the A330 to its fleet. Speaking with AeroTime, Capt.

Avelo Airlines has announced plans to scale back its fleet and close several US bases as part of a balance sheet transformation. The airline will remove six Boeing 737-700 aircraft from its fleet and streamline its network around four current bases, including New Haven Tweed, Wilmington New Castle, Concord Regional Airport, and Lakeland Linder.