Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production

S7 Airlines is in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential landmark commitment that would provide a major boost to Russian aircraft production and underpin wider use of domestically produced types. The report gives no details on pricing, delivery schedule or financing.

2026-01-06T19:51:45.519997-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

By FlightGlobal: Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is closing three crew bases and removing six Boeing 737-700s from its fleet as part of network streamlining efforts following a major recapitalisation that has strengthened its balance sheet.

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00
ATC   North America   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters

US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

By Reuters: The United States awarded contracts on Monday to RTX Corp and Spain's Indra Sistemas to supply new radars for its aging air traffic control system, a major step in a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

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