US-Bangla Airlines To Acquire 21 737s

As part of a fleet expansion plans, US-Bangla Airlines [Bangladesh] announced that they have placed an order to lease 15 737-8s, as well as lease six second-hand 737-800s. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2027.

Further information in articles from Reuters, and Aviation Week.

Vietnam Airlines To Lease 19 More 737-8s

CH-Aviation reports that Vietnam Airlines will be dry-leasing an additional 19 737-8s from three lessors. These 737-8s are slated to be delivered in 2028. That is ahead of the airline's order for 50 that were placed in this past February, whose deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2030.

Philippine Airlines To Add More A350-1000s

Philippine Airlines announced that they will order an additional nine A350-1041s to their existing order of nine A350-1041s, for a total of 18. These A350s are part of the airline's modernization program, and the first two have already been delivered, along with two A350-941s. The A350s (six -941s and 18 -1041s ordered) will replace their A330-343s.

Further details in this Airbus news release.

Philippine Airlines Orders 20 787-10s

Boeing and Philippine Airlines announced at the Farnborough Airshow today, that they have a memorandum of understanding for a firm order of 15 787-10 DreamLiners, along with an option for five more. This is part of Philippine Airlines' fleet modernization project, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2031. These DreamLiners will replace the airline's 777-300ER fleet.

Further information in this Philippine Airlines news release, and this Boeing news release.

Skymark Airlines Adds More 737-10s

Japan's Skymark Airlines and Aviation Capital Group announced at the Farnborough Airshow today, a lease agreement for an additional seven 737-10s, to add to the airline's seven 737-10s they already have on order with Boeing.

Further details in this Aviation Capital Group news release.

AirAsia Orders 150 A220-300s

Malaysia's AirAsia has placed a firm order with Airbus Canada for 150 A220-300s, with options for another 150 airliners. AirAsia will be the first A220-300 customer to have the 160-seat high density cabin configuration. AirAsia is also looking at the proposed A220-500 variant as a potential replacement of their A320-200ceo fleet. There may be a possibility of the AirAsia A220-300s delivering through Hawai‘i.

Further information in this AirAsia news release.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines' Boeing Order

Biman Bangladesh Airlines placed an order with Boeing for four 737-8s, two 787-9s and eight 787-10s. No delivery dates have been set for this 14-plane order. We are unsure if Biman Bangladesh will make their 737-8 delivery flights across the Pacific.

Further information in this Boeing Media new release.

United Airlines To Take Delivery of 250+ Airliners By 2028

United Airlines announced today, that between now and 2028, they will take delivery of over 250 new airliners. That includes: 47 787-9s with the "Elevated" cabin, 119 737MAX series (breakdown not specified), 40 A321-200N "Coastliners", 28 A321XLRs; and 18 A321-200Ns. It's not known which of these aircraft will serve Hawai‘i after delivery. The A321neos will be replacing the airline's aging 757-200s.

Though not affecting Hawai‘i, United Airlines is also launching the Mitsubishi CRJ450, which is an upgraded CRJ200, that will be operated by SkyWest Airlines. United has 50 CRJ450s on order with Mitsubishi, and expects to have all 50 by the end of 2028.

On a related note, Simple Flying noted that United has canceled its order for 45 A350-900s with Airbus.

Life Flight Network Orders 12 PC-12s

Life Flight Network, that operates air ambulance services on Hawai‘i Island, has placed a firm order with Pilatus Aircraft for 12 PC-12 PROs, that will be equipped with ICU medical gear. Currently, Life Flight Network has two PC-12/47Es, and an EC135P2+, based on the island. The air ambulance service is also expanding to MUE. It's not known if there will be more PC-12s added to their Hawai‘i Island operations.

Further details in this Life Flight Network news release.

Atlas Air Orders A350Fs

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings announced today, that they have placed a firm order for 20 A350F freighters, with the first deliveries expected for 2029. The A350F, a shortened and reinforced version of the A350-1000, with the same wings and engines, is being designed to carry about 111 tonnes (244,000+ pounds) of cargo, with a 4,700nm range. Atlas Air is the first US carrier to order the A350F.

Further information in this Atlas Air press release, and this Airbus A350F fact page.

Surf Air Orders BETA Electric Aircraft

Mokulele Airlines' parent company, Surf Air, is partnering with BETA Technologies, with a firm order of 25 all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft, with an option of 75 more. Surf Air plans to designate some of the 25 to Mokulele Airlines for inter-island cargo flights. Surf Air also plans to build an MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) facility in Hawai‘i, but did not disclose that location.

Further information in this Surf Air press release.

Vietnam Airlines Finalizes 737-8 Order

Boeing announced today that Vietnam Airlines has finalized their order for 50 737-8s, as the airline continues to modernize its fleet, and plans for route expansion across Southeast Asia. No timetable was given as to when Vietnam Airlines will begin to take delivery.

Further information in this Boeing news release.

Skymark Airlines To Delay 737-8 Deliveries

CH-Aviation reports that Japan's Skymark Airlines will push back delivery of their first 737-8 from March to April 2026. Even with the delay, it will still make them Japan's first 737MAX series operator. The airline's first 737-8 will be registered as JA738A, and is about to roll off the assembly line.

Air Cambodia Orders Ten 737-8s

Air Cambodia has formalized a firm order for ten 737-8s, with an option for ten more, as part of its modernization of its fleet. This is Air Cambodia's first order with Boeing.

Further information in this Boeing Mediaroom press release.

Delta Air Lines Orders 31 Airbus Widebodies

Delta Air Lines announced today that they have placed an order for 31 Airbus widebody airliners that comprises of 16 A330-900neos and 15 A350-900s. The order includes an option for 10 airliners.

Further details in this Delta Air Lines press release.

Network Aviation Secures ERJ-190s

Network Aviation has secured three of its 14 second-hand ERJ-190s that is has on order. Operating for QantasLink, and based out of PER, these ERJ-190s will replace Network's aging fleet of Fokker F100s. Deliveries for their ERJ-190s is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The source of where the ERJ-190s are being procured from has not been disclosed.

The Network ERJ-190s will have the same QantasLink livery as the ones that are operated by Alliance Airlines (above).

Further information in this CH-Aviation.com article.

Delta Air Lines Orders 30 787-10s

Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced today that the airline has placed a firm order for 30 787-10 DreamLiners, with an option for 30 more, as part of its fleet modernization. They will be powered by the GENx series of engines. According to a Delta Air Lines Instagram post, deliveries are expected to begin in 2031. This order is in addition to the 100 737-10s Delta placed in July 2022.

Further information in this Delta Air Lines press release and this Boeing press release.

Alaska Airlines Places Large Order

Alaska Airlines announced today has placed an order for 105 737-10s and five 787-10s, their largest order in the airlines' history. They also have an option for an additional 35 737-10s. The airline can also adjust the 737MAX variants should they need to. The order for the five 787s are conversions of previously held options.

Royal Canadian Air Force Orders Six Global 6000s

The Government of Canada and Bombardier announced that six BD-700-1A10 Global 6000s will be ordered to replace the current Canadair CC-144 Challenger for the Royal Canadian Air Force's 412 Squadron. The first RCAF Global 6000 is scheduled to be delivered in 2027, and fully operational by 2033.

The 412 Squadron's CC-144s are frequent sites at HNL's South Ramp.

Further information in this Government of Canada press release, and this Bombardier press release. 

Boeing And China Close To Large Order

CH-Aviation reports that Boeing and the Chinese government are close to closing a deal that would be an order of 500 airliners. The deal has not been finalized, but would be a big boost for Boeing.