AirInsightRichard Schuurman

AerCap adds 103 aircraft to its portfolio in 2025 while avoiding direct Airbus/Boeing orders

AerCap, the world’s largest lessor with an owned and managed fleet of 1,557 aircraft, grew its order portfolio by 103 jets in 2025. None were direct purchases from Airbus or Boeing, and the company says it currently has no plans to place fresh orders with the two airframers.

2026-02-07T08:55:56.270895-08:00
Bloomberg LawMarisa Coulton

American Airlines Pilots’ Union Urges Board to Act Over Persistent Operational, Financial and Leadership Failures

By Bloomberg Law: The Allied Pilots Association, which represents more than 16,000 American Airlines pilots, sent a letter to the American Airlines board urging “decisive action” to address what it called persistent operational, financial, and leadership failures.

2026-02-06T17:14:38.674901-08:00
Vertical MagOliver Johnson

Security footage suggests maintenance error — pitch-change rod jammed before Omni H160 ditching

By Vertical Mag: Investigators are taking a closer look at maintenance work completed on the Omni H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil last month, after security camera footage appeared to show a pitch change rod becoming jammed in the cowling as a technician turned the blades during a service.

2026-02-06T10:23:56.826009-08:00
ReutersDavid Shepardson

FAA ramps up enforcement against unauthorized drone flights near Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is stepping up enforcement for unsafe and unauthorized drone operations including flights near major sporting events ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.

2026-02-06T13:28:55.027089-08:00