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Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Textron

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Textron Aviation details workforce overhaul as it targets higher jet production rates

Textron Aviation’s CEO outlined a plan to ramp jet production by tackling longstanding factory issues, alongside a significant workforce refresh. The company said half its employees joined in the past five years, underscoring the scale of its post-pandemic staffing and capability reset.

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2026-07-30T06:52:34.256116-07:00

Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

The Economist

Forget Airbus and Boeing. Embraer is soaring

By The Economist: Embraer, the world's third-largest passenger jet maker, benefits from soaring demand for smaller aircraft as airlines face long delivery times from Airbus and Boeing.

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2026-07-30T06:36:29.947688-07:00

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Government aid with fuel costs helps keep Royal Jordanian profitable in first half

By FlightGlobal: Amman-based carrier’s fuel bill rose 37% and operations were hit by airspace closures. Royal Jordanian has attributed a sharp fall in first-half net profits to “exceptional” geopolitical developments in the Middle East and much higher fuel costs – part of which were covered by the Jordanian government.

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2026-07-30T06:36:38.687552-07:00

Routes Europe Policy & Regulation Airlines

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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Montenegro issues $5.5m PSO tender for EU connectivity

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-07-30T07:05:25.970733-07:00

Helicopter Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Vertical Mag • Jon Duke

Heavy duty: Why public safety agencies are choosing the Leonardo AW139

By Vertical Mag: The Leonardo AW139 has been adopted by several public safety agencies with multiple mission demands. Its size comes with commitments, but allows unparalleled capability.

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2026-07-30T05:52:26.524847-07:00

Routes Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Poland’s LOT to launch Hanoi flights in March

By FlightGlobal: Vietnamese capital will become the carrier’s fifth Asian destination. LOT Polish Airlines will add Hanoi in Vietnam to its network next year, increasing its long-haul Asia-Pacific network to five destinations.

Also: Airline Economics and Aviation24

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2026-07-30T04:34:55.134312-07:00

Africa Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines