Supply Chain   M&A   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Nathan Gomes

Boeing posts Q4 profit after sale of navigation unit; buys Spirit AeroSystems as output and deliveries climb

Boeing swung to a fourth‑quarter profit after selling its navigation software services unit, boosted by rising jet output and stronger deliveries. The company closed a December acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems while revenue rose to $23.9 billion, moves aimed at shoring up safety, quality and production stability.

Also: Boeing, theglobeandmail.com, miragenews.com and Breitflyte
2026-01-27T05:11:28.069397-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airlines  
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The Air Current • Elan Head

UPS Airlines has retired the grounded MD-11 freighter from its fleet

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) In its full-year earnings report on Jan. 27, UPS announced it “accelerated its fleet modernization plans, completing the retirement of its MD-11 fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025.” The disclosure included an after-tax charge of $137 million due to a write-off of the model, which has been grounded by.

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
americanairlines.gcs-web.com

American Airlines Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results — Earnings, Guidance and Investor Presentation

By americanairlines.gcs-web.com: The Investor Relations website contains information about American Airlines's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

Also: CNBC
2026-01-27T04:15:00.087513-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Aishwarya Jain, Mike Stone

RTX posts higher quarterly sales on strong engine demand, aircraft repairs

By Reuters: Aerospace and defense giant RTX posted a higher fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, driven by a rise in sales for its engines and a strong appetite for commercial aircraft maintenance and repair services.

2026-01-27T04:30:43.382332-08:00