Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s.

Russia’s Tupolev has unveiled its first widebody aircraft concept, the Tu-454; industry sources say, however, that it is not an active development program.

In March 2026, Airbus secured 331 firm aircraft orders, significantly outpacing Boeing and pulling ahead for the year to date.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

VietJet Air has signed a lease agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 Comac C909 aircraft, expanding its fleet of Chinese-built jets to 12.

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR has named Damien Proust SVP of engineering and head of design organization, the Toulouse-based company.

Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.

Hunnu Air is planning to introduce Airbus narrowbody and widebody aircraft as part of a push into the European market.