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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines weighs order for up to 65 widebody jets as 777-200ER retirements loom

American Airlines is nearing a decision on its next widebody fleet investment, potentially covering as many as 65 aircraft. The requirement is tied to the eventual retirement of the carrier’s Boeing 777-200ERs over the next decade, setting up a major competition between Airbus and Boeing.

2026-09-10T00:13:39.461846-07:00
Middle East   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, 36 third-party enablers

By ch-aviation: The United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902, the first carriers designated since Washington determined on August 24, 2026, that Iran's aviation sector is subject to sanctions.

2026-09-09T22:37:08.976136-07:00
Airports   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Air India  
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Reuters • Shritama Bose

Adani offers Temasek ticket out of Air India mess

By Reuters: By joining a $1bln fundraising for the tycoon’s IPO-bound airports unit, Singapore's sovereign investor is securing a cheaply priced hedge against its exposure to the cash-strapped carrier now owned by the Tata group.

2026-09-09T21:36:19.960334-07:00