ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Mandarin Airlines wet-leases high-density A321neo capacity from China operator, using A321neo for Taiwan-demand needs

Mandarin Airlines is using wet-lease arrangements to add high-density Airbus A321neo aircraft capacity for Taiwan operations, according to reporting tied to China Airlines’ A321-200NX/A321neo configuration focus. The deal underscores how carriers are adjusting fleet capacity quickly without waiting for long-lead deliveries.

2026-07-06T17:59:28.613164-07:00
ReutersBo Erickson, Jarrett Renshaw

Trump says Sikorsky to fund White House helicopter landing pad

By Reuters: President Donald Trump said ​on Monday that Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary that ‌builds Marine One helicopters, will fund a new White House landing pad intended for the next-generation aircraft.

2026-07-06T11:44:57.703355-07:00