Chile-based SKY Airline has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 10 A321XLRs, confirming the LCC was behind the undisclosed Sept. 30 order for 10 of the new-generation narrowbodies.

Hard on the heels of showcasing its first urban air mobility (UAM) terminal in Singapore, UK startup Skyports has raised £5.35 million ($7 million) to continue acquiring sites for passenger and cargo vertiports around the world.

Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East has cautioned that aviation’s share of worldwide emissions could hit 20-25%, up from around 2.5% today, if the industry does not act quickly enough on sustainability.

LCC Wizz Air sees opportunities for growth as it begins receiving Airbus A321XLR long-haul narrowbodies beginning in 2023.

Air Malta plans to introduce two Airbus A321XLRs to its fleet in 2024 enabling the airline to launch its first long-haul services.