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Air China Cargo Orders Four Additional Airbus A350F Freighters
Airbus has today announced that Air China Cargo has placed an order for four additional Airbus A350F Freighters. This incremental order expands the carrier’s orderbook for the type to 10 aircraft, building on a November 2025 order for six A350Fs.
8 hours ago2 min read


SAUDIA Takes Delivery of Their First Airbus A321XLR
Airbus has today announced that SAUDIA has taken delivery of their first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs on order, becoming the first airline in Africa and the Middle East to operate the type.
1 day ago2 min read


Embraer Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $33.4 Million or $0.1856 per U.S. ADS Share
Embraer has reported a first quarter adjusted net profit of $27.7 million or $0.1856 per diluted U.S. ADS share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 31 percent to a record $1.4 billion. Embraer Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results - Courtesy Embraer On Friday (May 8, 2026), Embraer reported their first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026. The company reports a first quarter net profit of $33.4 million, and an adjusted net profit
May 92 min read


AirAsia Places Landmark Airbus A220-300 Aircraft Order
Airbus has today announced that AirAsia has placed a landmark order for 150 A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest-ever single firm order for the type. AirAsia Airbus A220-300 Rendering - Courtesy Airbus On Wednesday (May 6, 2026), Airbus announced that Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 A220-300s. This is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 ever, and propels the program beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft’s global marke
May 62 min read


Alaska Airlines Fully Adopts Boeing’s Virtual Airplane Training Platform
Boeing has today announced that Alaska Airlines is advancing their pilot training with the full adoption of the company's Virtual Airplane training platform.
May 52 min read


EgyptAir Takes Delivery of Their First of 18 Boeing 737-8 MAX Airplanes
Boeing has today announced that EgyptAir has taken delivery of their first of 18 737-8 MAX airplanes on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.
May 32 min read


Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Four 737-8 MAX Jets
Boeing has today announced that Biman Bangladesh airlines has ordered 14 new airplanes, including eight 787-10 Dreamliners, two 787-9s, and four 737-8 MAX jets.
Apr 302 min read


Airbus Announces the Appointment of Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President of Strategy
Airbus has announced the appointment of Eric Kirstetter as EVP of Strategy, effective May 18, 2026. He joins Airbus from Roland Berger, a global strategy consulting firm. Airbus' New SVP of Strategy, Eric Kirstetter - Courtesy Airbus On Thursday (April 30, 2026), Airbus announced the appointment of Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective May 18, 2026. He will succeed Matthieu Louvot, who was recently nominated as CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Mr. Kirs
Apr 301 min read


SCAT Airlines Orders Five Boeing 737-9 MAX Jets
Boeing has today announced that Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines has ordered five 737-9 MAX airplanes. The carrier has also converted five 737-8s from a previous order to the larger 737-9 variant. SCAT Airlines Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 MAX Airplane Rendering - Courtesy Boeing On Wednesday (April 29, 2026), Boeing announced that Shymkent, Kazakhstan-based carrier SCAT Airlines has ordered five 737-9 MAX airplanes. Additionally, the carrier converted five Boeing 737-8s from a pr
Apr 292 min read


Copa Airlines Orders up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Family Jets
Boeing has today announced that Copa Airlines has ordered 40 737 MAX airplanes, and has also secured options for up to 20 more. This order was previously listed as unidentified on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website.
Apr 282 min read


Airbus Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of €586 Million or €0.74 per Share
Airbus has reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of €586 million or €0.74 per share on a year-over-year decline in revenue of 7.0 percent to €12.7 billion. At March 31, 2026, the company had a consolidated net cash position of €9.8 billion.
Apr 282 min read


Korean Air Celebrates Delivery of 5,000th Airbus A320 Family Sharklet
Korean Air has marked a major milestone with the delivery of their 5,000th Sharklet for the Airbus A320 Family, highlighting the success of their aerostructures business, and reinforcing the company’s role in the global aerospace supply chain.
Apr 261 min read


Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama Facility Marks 10 Years Since First Aircraft Delivery
Airbus has today marked the 10th anniversary of the first aircraft delivery from the Airbus U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The first aircraft assembled in the U.S., an A321 affectionately known as ‘BluesMobile,’ was delivered to JetBlue on April 25, 2016.
Apr 242 min read


Air Canada Takes Delivery of Their First Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada has today announced that they have taken delivery in Hamburg of their first Airbus A321XLR on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. Air Canada Airbus A321XLR - Courtesy Airbus On Friday (April 24, 2026), Air Canada announced that they have taken delivery in Hamburg of their first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs, a next-generation single-aisle aircraft designed to fly longer routes efficiently. The arrival of this aircraft, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, marks an important m
Apr 244 min read


Airbus Successfully Completes Construction of First Airbus A350F Freighter Main Door in Spain
Airbus has today announced the completion of the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck Airbus A350F Freighter door in Illescas, Spain, which has now been delivered to the Final Assembly Line in Toulouse.
Apr 232 min read


Boeing Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Loss of $7.0 Million or $0.11 per Diluted Share
Boeing has reported a first quarter 2026 net loss of $7.0 million or ($0.11) per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 14 percent to $22.2 billion. At March 31, 2026 the company’s backlog reached a record $695 billion, including over 6,100 commercial jets.
Apr 223 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Converts Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Options to Firm Orders
Boeing has announced that Ethiopian Airlines has placed an incremental firm order for six 787-9 Dreamliners by converting six previously agreed upon options. The additional aircraft will facilitate Ethiopian’s international expansion.
Apr 212 min read


Eve Air Mobility Celebrates Milestone 50th Successful Flight
Eve Air Mobility has announced the successful completion of the milestone 50th flight of their eVTOL aircraft since the full-scale engineering prototype first took flight on December 19, 2025.
Apr 92 min read


Airbus Celebrates 25 Years in Chile, From the Andes to Antarctic
Airbus is today marking 25 years of business in Chile, evolving from a supplier to into a dedicated partner in Chilean aerospace. Since establishing a presence in Santiago in 2001, Airbus’ technology has been integrated into the very fabric of the nation.
Apr 63 min read


KLM’s First Airbus A350 Moves to Final Assembly Line
KLM has announced that latest milestone in their fleet renewal program, as their first Airbus A350 has move to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. KLM' s First Airbus A350 Moves to Airbus' Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France - Courtesy KLM On Friday (April 3, 2026), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced a major milestone in their fleet renewal, as the airline’s first Airbus A350 is now on the Final Assembly Line at Airbus in Toulouse. This is where all the maj
Apr 32 min read


SUM Air Ushers in a New Era of Regional Aviation in Korea wit Launch of ATR 72-600 Service
ATR has announced that SUM Air of South Korea commenced commercial operations on March 30, 2026. Founded in 2022, Sum Air underwent more than three years of thorough preparation, receiving their ACL in February 2025, and now introducing the ATR 72-600 to Korea. SUM Air ATR 72-600 - Courtesy ATR On Monday (March 30, 2026), ATR announced that SUM Air, a new regional airline in South Korea, has commenced commercial operations with the latest generation ATR 72-600. Established
Mar 302 min read


Freedom Plane Completes Second Leg from Kansas City to Atlanta, Carrying Nine Original Founding Documents
Boeing has announced that in partnership with the National Archives and National Archives Foundation, the National Archives Freedom Plane National Tour, with a Boeing 737 in Freedom Plane livery, has completed its second tour leg from Kansas City to Atlanta. Rendering of Boeing 737 in Freedom Plane Livery to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday - Courtesy Boeing On Wednesday (March 25, 2026), Boeing announced that the Freedom Plane National Tour completed its second leg, carr
Mar 272 min read


Finnair Orders up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft
Embraer has today announced that Finnair has signed a firm order for 18 E195-E2s, and also secured options for 16 more and 12 additional purchase rights, for a total of up to aircraft.
Mar 232 min read


Boeing’s New 787 Dreamliner Final Assembly Building Rises in South Carolina
Boeing has today announced that teams set the first piece of steel for the new 88-48 B787 Final Assembly building at the company’s South Carolina Manufacturing facility.
Mar 232 min read
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