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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Leeham’s Scott Hamilton signs off with “Disturbing Trends at Airbus” assessment

Scott Hamilton’s final day as a full-fledged participant in Leeham News and Analysis includes a Pontifications column examining what he characterizes as disturbing trends at Airbus. The available summary does not specify the trends, but marks a transition for a longstanding aerospace industry analyst.

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2026-08-31T06:05:07.508696-07:00

eVTOL Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Flying Magazine • Grant Boyd

Are U.S. Airports Ready for the eVTOL Era?

By Flying Magazine: There are many American airports bracing to power the eVTOL future.

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2026-08-31T05:06:08.409514-07:00

Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends United Airlines

Cranky Flier • Brett

United’s CEO Is Partially Right But Unrealistic About the Dual Chicago Hub

By Cranky Flier: It’s a day ending in “y” so nobody should be surprised that United CEO Scott Kirby is making news once again. This time, he’s talking about how American de-hubbing O’Hare would actually be great news for the people of Chicagoland.

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2026-08-31T04:05:07.246853-07:00

Helicopter FlightSim Airbus

aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

AXIS enters helicopter simulator market with two new devices

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: AXIS is developing full-motion and fixed-base helicopter simulators, initially covering Airbus and Leonardo platforms.

Vertical Mag

AXIS launches new simulators for helicopter market

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2026-08-30T21:05:24.157064-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Kenya Airways ends Terra Avia deal, eyes B777F lease

By ch-aviation: Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) acting CEO George Kamal has confirmed to ch-aviation that the airline is in ongoing discussions for the long-term lease of a B777F after it ended a capacity agreement with Terra Avia (T8, Chisinau International) due to soaring fuel costs.

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2026-08-31T04:35:26.668831-07:00

ATC Africa Airports Airlines

Bloomberg • Eric Ombok

Kenya Air Traffic Controllers’ Industrial Action Delays Flights

By Bloomberg: Flights to and from Kenya’s biggest airport have been delayed due to industrial action by air-traffic control workers in the East African hub.

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2026-08-31T03:20:54.741736-07:00

Routes Europe North America Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters

Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

By Reuters: An Air China executive said on ‌Monday the airline will increase flights to Europe and North America in ⁠the second half of the year.

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2026-08-31T02:29:41.875276-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airlines Boeing

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

euroAtlantic CEO outlines Boeing-Airbus dual-fleet strategy for widebody ACMI

By AeroTime: Lisbon-based euroAtlantic Airways’ new CEO Pauls Calitis outlines the carrier’s dual-fleet strategy and why widebody ACMI needs both Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

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2026-08-31T02:50:14.920778-07:00

Leeham’s Scott Hamilton signs off with “Disturbing Trends at Airbus” assessment

Are U.S. Airports Ready for the eVTOL Era?

United’s CEO Is Partially Right But Unrealistic About the Dual Chicago Hub

AXIS enters helicopter simulator market with two new devices

AXIS launches new simulators for helicopter market

Kenya Airways ends Terra Avia deal, eyes B777F lease

Kenya Air Traffic Controllers’ Industrial Action Delays Flights

Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

euroAtlantic CEO outlines Boeing-Airbus dual-fleet strategy for widebody ACMI

Pontifications: Disturbing Trends at Airbus

AXIS enters helicopter simulator market with two new devices

Are U.S. Airports Ready for the eVTOL Era?

Kenya Airways ends Terra Avia deal, eyes B777F lease

United’s CEO Is Partially Right But Unrealistic About the Dual Chicago Hub

Kenya Air Traffic Controllers’ Industrial Action Delays Flights

Tehran anoints taskforce to revive Iran Aseman's fleet

China's three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

RwandAir CEO calls for Africa open skies action

Stolen Cessna nears nuclear plant; Hungary scrambles Gripens

American Airlines’ OneCabin Push Targets Cabin Failures as Service Overhaul Broadens

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment amid scrutiny of loss-making carrier

Louisiana to Begin Trials of Electric Aircraft and Autonomous Cargo Drones

Airbus unveils A380 FlightLab to test next-generation commercial aircraft technologies

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