Leeham NewsBjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu

Bjorn’s Corner — Faster Aircraft Development: Part 30 wrap‑up of a 14 CFR Part 25 airliner series

Leeham's Bjorn Fehrm concludes a 30‑part "Faster Aircraft Development" series that began Aug 1, 2025, documenting the effort to outline development of a new 14 CFR Part 25‑class airliner. This final installment wraps the series and closes its examination of approaches to designing and bringing a full‑size airliner to market.

2026-03-06T00:39:56.415135-08:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

European General Court: Airline decision cannot extend ‘extraordinary circumstances’ defence to subsequent flight delays

By FlightGlobal: According to a European General Court judgement, a carrier cannot claim that extraordinary circumstances - resulting in a flight delay - should also apply to a subsequent flight, if that flight is delayed by an autonomous decision.

2026-03-06T00:32:39.102009-08:00
CNBC

Analyst: Iran war could make Middle East evacuation unmanageable and cost $7.7B — Indian carriers face route disruptions and higher operating costs

By CNBC: Mark Martin of Martin Consulting says it'll cost $7.74 billion to evacuate the Middle East's expatriate population in a worst-case scenario. He elaborates on how Indian airlines have to cope with adjusted flight routes and increased operating costs.

2026-03-05T22:59:18.553012-08:00
FlightGlobalHoward Hardee

Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 into Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer gets underway

By FlightGlobal: Montreal-based Air Canada has transferred its first retrofitted Boeing 737 Max 8 to leisure subsidiary Rouge, marking the start of a fleet reorganisation that will see 45 narrowbodies moved by year-end.

2026-03-05T22:07:43.018654-08:00