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airlinesSep 4, 2026

FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s for Indian regional expansion

India-based regional airline FLY91 has finalized a $1 billion agreement to acquire 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops. Scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2032, this acquisition marks the largest single order for the aircraft manufacturer in nearly ten years. The purchase will expand the carrier's fleet from six to 60 airframes, focusing on short-haul routes connecting smaller cities. For aspiring pilots, this massive fleet expansion signals a looming surge in turboprop hiring and upgrade opportunities within the rapidly growing Indian regional market.

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industryAug 8, 2026

Strong July sales push Airbus beyond 1,000 net aircraft orders

Airbus has officially cleared 1,000 net aircraft orders for 2024, bolstered by an influx of over 200 commitments secured throughout July. The manufacturer logged substantial purchases from carriers in China and the Middle East, alongside massive leasing deals finalized at the Farnborough Airshow. Year-to-date deliveries sit at 418, placing the company just shy of its halfway mark toward an annual goal of 870 airframes. For aspiring airline pilots, this swelling backlog signals decades of sustained hiring demand and long-term fleet stability across the globe.

#Airbus #Deliveries #Orders via FlightGlobal ↗