Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
November 3rd 2026
Today’s briefs report news from AerCap, China Aircraft Leasing Group, Qantas Group, and Turkish Airlines. Read More »
Turkish Airlines has signed a lease agreement with AerCap for two 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft. The two freighters were expected to be delivered between March and September next year following conversion at Etihad Engineering’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Abu Dhabi.
China Aircraft Leasing Group said its China Asset Leasing Company subsidiary, CALC Tianjin, achieved net profit of 391 million yuan (US $59 million) for the nine months to September 30 2026, down 33.6% from 588.4 million yuan in the same nine months in 2025.
Qantas Group last week completed the turboprop fleet renewal program at its regional wing, QantasLink, with the entry into service of Q400, registration VH-84H. The turboprop was one of 12 Q400s brought into the fleet to replace smaller Q200 and Q300 aircraft. "Completing this fleet renewal not only makes us the largest operator of these aircraft globally but also gives us greater flexibility to support regional flying and keep communities connected across the country," QantasLink CEO, Mark Dal Pra, said. QantasLink operates 43 Q400s on domestic services in Australia.
