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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

LODD Autonomous signs MoU with DHL Express to explore integrating Hili unmanned aircraft into delivery operations

LODD Autonomous and DHL Express have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on integrating LODD’s unmanned Hili aircraft into DHL’s delivery operations. The agreement will focus on technical and operational workstreams and assessments to evaluate Hili’s suitability for commercial delivery use.

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2026-02-24T01:15:15.478788-08:00
Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Exclusive: Air India technical incidents such as fuel leaks hit 14-month high

By Reuters: Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, a company document shows, underscoring growing strain on the carrier's revamp ambitions.

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2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00
Middle East   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Reuters • Federico Maccioni

Etihad Airways’ profits soar 49% to $698M as fleet and network expansion lift demand

By Reuters: Etihad Airways reported a near 50% jump in net profit to $698 million last year, the carrier said on Tuesday, as increased capacity supported strong demand across markets and lifted its load factor.

2026-02-24T00:26:27.365898-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Reuters

MTU Aero Engines' outlook aligns with market view as GTF recall holds up demand

By Reuters: MTU Aero Engines forecast 2026 revenue and profit broadly in line with analyst expectations on Tuesday, betting on sustained high demand for its engine maintenance services as issues with Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines are expected to keep shop visits more frequent.

Also: MTU Aero Engines
2026-02-23T23:31:10.401102-08:00