Philippine Airlines (PAL) has committed to ordering 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for an additional five aircraft, reinforcing its long-term fleet growth strategy. The new aircraft will join the airline's Boeing 777 fleet alongside its existing Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, strengthening PAL's medium- and long-haul capabilities.

Air China has placed a major Airbus order for 15 A350-900s, while subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines will acquire 40 A320neos, reinforcing the group's long-term fleet growth strategy. Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2032 and will increase Air China's fleet capacity by 7.1% and Shenzhen Airlines' by 4.3%. The aircraft will support both network expansion and fleet renewal. The acquisition will be financed through cash, bank loans and other funding sources, further strengthening the group's substantial aircraft order backlog.

Aer Lingus has unveiled a major restructuring programme that will reduce flying capacity by 6% and could result in up to 500 job losses as it seeks to improve profitability. The airline aims to achieve a sustainable operating margin of 12-15% after reporting a first-quarter loss of €103 million and a 2025 operating margin of 11.1%, the weakest among IAG's main airlines. Network changes, including the removal of lower-yield routes, will begin in September 2026 and continue through the 2027 summer season, reducing the need for two Airbus A330s and four A320s. Despite the cost-cutting measures, Aer Lingus will continue investing in customer experience through Starlink connectivity and premium economy upgrades on its A330 fleet. The airline says the transformation is intended to strengthen its competitiveness within IAG while positioning it for long-term growth.