China Orders Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Boeing signals China sales return after nearly a decade-long drought, positioning 200-jet deal talks as political and safety con

Boeing is ending a nearly decade-long sales drought to China, hinting at follow-on agreements after a potential landmark 200-jet package. Investors are focused on the uncertainty around deal structure and timing—set against a backdrop of prior delivery freezes tied to geopolitical constraints and safety considerations.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Leadership M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Delta Air Lines

Wall Street Journal • Krystal Hur

Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO

By Wall Street Journal: Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B -0.28%decrease; red down pointing triangle bought a sizable stake in Delta Air Lines in Greg Abel’s first quarter at the helm since succeeding Warren Buffett, returning to a stock the conglomerate previously invested in several years ago.

View from the Wing

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Bets $2.6 Billion On Delta

CNBC

Berkshire Hathaway returns to airlines with $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines

Also: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Seeking Alpha, The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Routes Orders Airlines Boeing

FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

The strategy behind Alaska Airlines’s global expansion

By FlightGlobal: With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska's CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

Europe M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Cashflow pressures send UK modular trainer developer Aeralis into administration

By FlightGlobal: Cashflow problems and delayed release of UK investment plan cited as factors in decision. UK modular training aircraft developer Aeralis has been placed into administration, following a decision by the company’s board of directors.

2026-05-15T14:55:30.774900-07:00

North America Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

US DOT extends EAS contracts for Southern Airways Express

By ch-aviation: Southern Airways Express Cessna C208B Grand Caravan,.

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

ATC North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

DOT Invests Over $800M to Replace Old ATC Facilities

By Flying Magazine: Department of Transportation’s ATC modernization effort seeks to build new facilities and upgrade or replace old ones.

2026-05-15T10:10:38.044783-07:00

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