China   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing  
The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

airwaysmag.com • Helwing Villamizar

Boeing Confirms Initial China Commitment for 200 Aircraft

Also: South China Morning Post and CNA
2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00
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.

Also: Air Data News
2026-05-15T14:55:30.774900-07:00
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.

Also: CNBC, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Seeking Alpha, The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Amid turnaround effort, Air India posts $2.8B annual loss

By AeroTime: Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss as Tata Group continues a major turnaround built around fleet renewal and modernization.

Also: Aviation Week, CNA, Economic Times and Fortune
2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Alaska Airlines Passenger Sues Carrier After She Was Left Terrified of Flying Following Severe Turbulence That Left Crew Members Bleeding and Screaming in Pain

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An Alaska Airlines passenger who was left terrified of flying after being on a flight that experienced severe turbulence, tossing three flight attendants in the air and leaving them bleeding and screaming in pain, is now suing the Seattle-based carrier for negligence.

Also: Aviation A2Z and Simple Flying
2026-05-15T08:38:36.981042-07:00