Lufthansa Advances 787-9 Allegris Bookings
Lufthansa has moved the opening of bookings for its Allegris business‑class seats on Boeing 787‑9 aircraft forward to March 29, ahead of the previously announced April 15 date. At least ten 787‑9s, nine already fitted with the premium Allegris cabin, will be in commercial service from Frankfurt by the end of March. The airline will initially offer 25 seats for immediate sale, with more than 200 additional premium seats becoming available each day as the fleet expands to new transatlantic and Asian routes. Lufthansa aims to operate 29 787‑9s by the end of 2027, complementing its Allegris‑equipped A350‑900 fleet.
SCOTUS Rejects Boeing Appeal Regarding MAX Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Boeing's appeal, allowing the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association lawsuit to continue in Texas appellate courts. The case alleges Boeing interfered with the union’s business and fraudulently induced pilots to operate the 737 MAX, seeking...
Lessor DAE in Pole Position to Buy Macquarie AirFinance
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is in advanced talks to acquire Macquarie AirFinance, a joint venture owned 50% by Macquarie Group and 25% each by PGGM Infrastructure Fund and Australian Retirement Trust. The transaction would expand DAE's owned, managed and committed...
Embraer, Adani Launch India E175 Assembly Push
Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed an enhanced MoU to set up a final assembly line for the E175 regional jet in India. The venture aims to tap an estimated demand for 500 aircraft in...
Airbus Takes $500M Hit as A220 Ramp Slows
Airbus recorded a $500 million impairment on its A220 program as the aircraft’s production ramp slowed and order growth lagged expectations. The write‑down reflects weaker cash‑flow projections and higher unit costs, casting doubt on the A220’s earnings contribution. CEO Guillaume Faury remains...
GAMA Results Positive for Businesss Jets in 2025
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported that its 2025 year‑end data showed a robust rebound in the business jet segment, with 300 deliveries in the fourth quarter—up 37 aircraft from the same period in 2024. Higher billings were driven...
At Air France-KLM, the Onus Is on KLM to Do Better
Air France‑KLM posted a €1.754 billion FY25 net profit, with Air France delivering a 6.7% operating margin while KLM lagged at 3.2%. The Back on Track cost‑reduction program saved €450 million, yet KLM’s expenses rose faster than revenues, pressured by higher Schiphol...
Azul Retreats as Rivals Move In for the Kill
American Airlines and United Airlines have pledged a $200 million cash infusion to Azul as the Brazilian carrier seeks to exit Chapter 11. Instead of fueling growth, Azul is slashing capacity by roughly 35 percent to shore up its balance sheet. Meanwhile, LATAM...
American Doubles Down on CFM; P&W Hammered
American Airlines announced it will power its expanding Airbus A321neo fleet with CFM International’s LEAP‑1A engines, extending a partnership that began two years ago. The deal includes long‑term maintenance and support services for the engines throughout their service life. By...
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ATR’s Turboprop Monopoly in Slow-Growth Market
ATR reported 2025 results with $1.2 billion revenue, 60 gross orders (50 net) and a backlog exceeding 160 aircraft. Deliveries fell to 32 units, below target, as supply‑chain constraints hampered production. The company highlighted strong leasing activity, new operators across continents,...
In Conversation: Aleksey Matyushev, Natilus CEO
Natilus CEO Aleksey Matyushev outlined the company’s push to commercialise blended‑wing‑body (BWB) aircraft from its San Diego hub. The firm is developing two distinct platforms: a small turboprop‑powered freighter and a larger 250‑seat passenger jet. Both designs aim to exploit...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Aircraft Engine MRO
Aircraft jet engines are increasingly being repurposed to generate power for AI data centers, creating a new demand stream beyond aviation. Simultaneously, the industry faces a shortage of new engines and spare parts due to reliability issues with Pratt &...
United’s A350 Order In Peril Amid Rolls-Royce Legal Battle
United Airlines has removed the Airbus A350‑900 from its fleet plans after a legal dispute with Rolls‑Royce, the aircraft's sole engine supplier. The airline originally ordered 45 A350‑900s in 2009, deferred deliveries to 2027, and now faces uncertainty over the...
SpiceJet Q3 Loss Shrinks Despite Fleet, Rupee Woes
SpiceJet reported a Q3 FY26 net loss of Rs 2.68 billion, down from Rs 6.35 billion in Q2, as revenue jumped 77% to Rs 13.84 billion. The improvement came despite higher aviation turbine fuel prices, a weakening rupee and the loss of Pakistani airspace, which inflated...
Air Canada’s Choice of the A350-1000 Makes Perfect Sense in Various Ways
Air Canada has placed an order for eight Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for another eight, targeting deliveries between the second half of 2030 and 2032. The new jets will replace the airline’s aging 777‑300ER fleet, offering comparable three‑class...
Frontier Reduces Leased Fleet and Partially Defers Airbus Backlog
Frontier Airlines announced a right‑sizing plan that will return 24 leased Airbus A320/321 aircraft to AerCap in Q2 2026 and defer 69 A320neo family deliveries to 2031‑33. The early lease terminations are expected to generate roughly $90 million in annual rent...
Harith Targets FlySafair in Strategic Airline Buyout
Harith and its affiliates have signed a sale‑and‑purchase agreement to acquire 100% of FlySafair, South Africa’s leading low‑cost carrier, from ASL Aviation’s 74.86% stake. The transaction, still pending approval from the South African Competition Commission and aviation regulators, follows years...
MAX 8-200’s Fuel Burn Surprise, Backed by New Data
Recent Skailark data confirms that Boeing’s 737 MAX 8‑200 variant burns fuel per seat at a rate comparable to the Airbus A321neo, validating earlier US DOT findings that were based on a single operator. The new dataset expands coverage beyond Allegiant, incorporating...
AerCap Grows Its Portfolio, but Without New Direct Orders
AerCap expanded its order book by 103 aircraft in FY25, but all were secured through indirect transactions rather than direct purchases from Airbus or Boeing. The bulk of the new orders stem from the Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 restructuring and...
Norse Discloses Unit Revenue Performance In January
Norse Atlantic Airways began publishing its total revenue per available seat kilometer (TRASK) for January, showing a 21% year‑on‑year increase. Passenger traffic rose 36% YoY to 151,237, while capacity (ASK) grew 23% and RPKs climbed 31%. ACMI operations surged, with...
Airbus’s Worst January in a Decade Raises Red Flags
Airbus recorded its lowest January deliveries in a decade, handing over just 19 aircraft to 15 customers in January 2026. This marks a sharp drop from the 35 deliveries in the same month last year and well below the decade‑average...
AirAsia Has Limited Leverage in the A220 Showdown
AirAsia is rumored to be negotiating a sizable order of 100 Airbus A220 jets with an additional 50 options ahead of the Singapore Airshow, but the carrier has not confirmed any commitment. The airline’s constrained cash position and focus on...
Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 XE Targets 787 Comeback
Rolls‑Royce unveiled the Trent 1000 XE, the new production‑standard engine for all future Boeing 787 deliveries. The XE incorporates a Durability Enhancement package that boosts time‑on‑wing and cuts emissions compared with the Trent 1000 TEN. The launch follows a slowdown in 787 engine orders and...
Day 2 Singapore Airshow: Tigerair Taiwan Adds A321neos to the Fleet
Tigerair Taiwan announced a direct order for four Airbus A321neo jets at the Singapore Airshow, marking Airbus' first order on the event’s second day. The new aircraft will increase seat capacity to 232 per plane, complementing the carrier’s existing fleet...
Boeing Surges; Airbus Reloads in Early 2026
Boeing’s early‑2026 delivery pipeline is accelerating, delivering a surge in cash flow as customers accept aircraft and make final payments. Airbus, meanwhile, is reloading its order book after a strong showing at the Singapore Air Show, where new commitments were...
Etihad Opens Calgary as Canada–UAE Skies Liberalize
Etihad Airways announced that it will launch direct Calgary‑Abu Dhabi flights on November 2, 2026, using Boeing 787‑9 aircraft with four weekly departures each way. The service follows the December 2025 expansion of the Canada‑UAE air transport agreement, which lifted...
Pratt’s Demand Story Shines, the Footnotes Matter
At a recent Wings Club event in New York, Pratt & Whitney President Rick Duerloo highlighted robust demand for new aircraft that stretches well into the next decade. He emphasized that maintaining and expanding MRO capabilities is the company’s top...
Wizz Air Quietly Walks Back the A321XLR Bet
Wizz Air has slashed its Airbus A321XLR order from 47 to 11, converting most to standard A321neos. The carrier plans to operate the remaining XLRs as if they were A321neos, focusing on short‑ to medium‑haul economics rather than ultra‑long routes....
Air Canada Unveils Airbus A321XLR Base At Toronto Pearson
Air Canada announced an Airbus A321XLR base at Toronto Pearson, enabling year‑round service to Copenhagen and extending the seasonal Manchester route into the winter of 2026. The new base complements an existing A321XLR hub in Montreal, expanding the carrier’s narrow‑body...
India’s Regional Jet Second Front
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a landmark deal with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation to assemble the Sukhoi Superjet 100, rebranded as the Yakovlev SJ‑100, in India. The agreement, announced at Wings India 2026, marks the nation’s first domestic civil...