aviation   Orders   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
FL360aero • Scott Kirby

Copa Airlines signs for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets in $13.5B list-price deal

Copa Airlines, Star Alliance’s Panama flag carrier, signed a new agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, valuing the commitment at about $13.5 billion at list price. The purchase aligns with Copa’s medium-capacity fleet renewal plans.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00
defense   Helicopter   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Bell and KAI sign MoU to pitch MV-75 tiltrotor for South Korea’s HSMUH

By AeroTime: Bell and KAI signed a memorandum of understanding on April 28, 2026, to study an MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor solution for South Korea's HSMUH program.

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2026-04-28T08:34:24.086223-07:00
aviation   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Financial Times • Peter Campbell

Wizz Air accuses Gulf airlines of putting politics before safety

By Financial Times: Chief executive József Váradi claims carriers are ‘operating based on political pressure’ in highly unusual criticism.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-27T11:35:01.497898-07:00
aviation   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Norwegian cuts first-quarter losses on strong demand

By FlightGlobal: Norwegian strikes positive note on demand after cutting losses in the first quarter Norwegian points to strong demand, record load factors and the effects from its profitability initiatives as helping to counter higher fuel costs after cutting first-quarter losses.

2026-04-28T07:05:05.550997-07:00
space   Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Smallsat builder AAC Clyde Space: Eumetsat EPS-Sterna contract triples our backlog; 2026 revenue to increase 61%

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Small satellite hardware and service provide AAC Clyde Space, with a long-awaited large contract now firmly in hand, said its 2026 revenue should be about 475 million Swedish krona ($49.9 million), up 61% from 2025, with a 10% EBITDA margin and positive operating cash flow.

2026-04-28T07:24:44.894996-07:00
aviation   Routes   Europe   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing  
Alaska Airlines • Alaska Airlines

Benvenuti! Alaska Airlines launches historic first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome - Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air

By Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines launches Seattle’s first‑ever nonstop flight to Rome, celebrating its expansion into Europe and a major milestone in its growth as a global carrier.

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00