ch-aviationPaul Ash

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00
aeromorning.com

China Southern Cargo to lease 3 Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters

By aeromorning.com: China Southern Cargo will lease three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters from AerCap to expand its intercontinental cargo operations.

2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00
ReutersFederico Maccioni, Tim Hepher

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

By Reuters: Abu Dhabi's ​Etihad Airways is nearing a deal ‌to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected ​as early as this ​month's Farnborough Airshow, industry sources said ⁠on Wednesday.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00
M&A  
ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines ordered to correct filings

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has been ordered by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to correct its merger registration statement relating to its planned absorption of Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon), according to notices published on the regulator's electronic disclosure system.

2026-07-08T17:45:32.062525-07:00