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Reuters

Airbus sets 870 delivery target, reins in A320neo ramp amid Pratt & Whitney engine uncertainty

Airbus said it will deliver about 870 commercial aircraft in 2026 but has cut back its A320neo-family ramp-up after failing to secure firm engine-delivery commitments from Pratt & Whitney. The plan still aims for a 70–75 monthly A320neo rate by end‑2027, dependent on engine supply.

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2026-02-18T21:21:09.955442-08:00
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Bloomberg • Albertina Torsoli

Air France-KLM Beats Q4 Estimates, Cites Strong North Atlantic Premium Demand

By Bloomberg: Air France-KLM reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter and said it remains upbeat about the lucrative North Atlantic routes in spite of heightened geopolitical tensions.

2026-02-18T23:05:07.078103-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Reuters

Vietjet in $965 mln financing deal for purchase of 6 Boeing 737-8 aircraft

By Reuters: Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet has signed a $965 million financing deal with Griffin Global Asset Management for the purchase of 6 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, it said on Thursday.

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2026-02-18T17:25:23.154031-08:00