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Riyadh Air and Boeing announced (20-Jul-2026) the carrier is exercising options for 28 additional 787 aircraft as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air's 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 aircraft to the larger 787-10 variant. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 widebody aircraft. Riyadh Air's firm order count will grow to 67 787 aircraft once the remaining 17 have been finalised. [more - original PR - Riyadh Air] [more - original PR - Boeing]

Riyadh Air entered (20-Jul-2026) an agreement with Airbus to exercise purchase rights for six additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the carrier's total order to 31 confirmed A350-1000s. The agreement forms part of the carrier's original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000 aircraft announced in 2025. Riyadh Air will be the first carrier in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000. Riyadh Air also has 60 A321 aircraft on order, totaling 91 aircraft ordered with 19 options/purchase rights for the A350 aircraft still available to exercise. [more - original PR - Riyadh Air] [more - original PR - Airbus]

Air Zimbabwe, via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (20-Jul-2026) it received one leased A330-300 at Harare Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the launch of Harare-London Gatwick service on 22-Jul-2026. The three times weekly service will be operated by Plus Ultra Airlines under an ACMI agreement.

Loganair and BETA Technologies signed (20-Jul-2026) a term sheet under which Loganair will purchase five all-electric ALIA conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) CX300 aircraft, with options for five more. Loganair stated the agreement will ensure it is Europe's first commercial airline operating an electric aircraft fleet. The agreement builds on the UK's first electric flight demonstration programme completed in Mar-2026, during which BETA's CTOL flew 23 flights in 10 days across Loganair's network. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2029. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

British Airways selected (20-Jul-2026) RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 option A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide maintenance for the engines through a 12 year EngineWise Comprehensive services agreement. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. Pratt & Whitney president of commercial engines Rick Deurloo stated: "Today marks a pivotal moment and a strong vote of confidence in the GTF engine as the UK's flagship carrier, British Airways, becomes the newest GTF customer". [more - original PR]

Honeywell Aerospace announced (20-Jul-2026) it was selected to provide avionics and power systems to support IndiGo's order of 810 new A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement is Honeywell Aerospace's "largest-ever commercial equipage and service deal". Alongside the new equipment, Honeywell Aerospace will deliver comprehensive aftermarket support to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency. The company has supported IndiGo's operations since 2015 across its existing fleet of more than 400 aircraft. Under the new agreement, Honeywell Aerospace will supply:

• 131-9A auxiliary power units, designed to deliver reliable onboard power while supporting efficient aircraft operation;
• Advanced weather radar systems to help pilots identify and avoid adverse weather conditions;
• Traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS) which provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness and help improve flight safety;
• Flight management systems that enable efficient route planning and flying. [more - original PR]