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Embraer–backlog momentum meets new production and cargo bets as Adani weighs an India airline

Embraer reported a 2Q26 record backlog of US$34.5 billion, its seventh consecutive quarterly high. In parallel, its E175-focused India production partner Adani reportedly considered launching an airline, while Embraer and Azorra agreed to buy up to 30 E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions. Separately, Embraer and the UK signed an MoU to deepen aviation technology and industrial ties.

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2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

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Embraer–backlog momentum meets new production and cargo bets as Adani weighs an India airline Embraer reported a 2Q26 record backlog of US$34.5 billion, its seventh consecutive quarterly high. In parallel, its E175-focused India production partner Adani reportedly considered launching an airline, while Embraer and Azorra agreed to buy up to 30 E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions. Separately, Embraer and the UK signed an MoU to deepen aviation technology and industrial ties.

2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

Embraer–backlog momentum meets new production and cargo bets as Adani weighs an India airline

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a twice-weekly seasonal Doha–Katowice freighter service using Boeing 777 freighters, bolstering Central Europe’s access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines plans to add four 737-800BCF aircraft to raise its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines signed with Boeing for its first converted B767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service The US Department of Transportation extended the start deadline for Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam)’s planned fifth-freedom cargo service from Hong Kong International to Manila (NAIA) to Oct. 31, 2026. The updated authorization took effect July 20 and covers 7x weekly operations.

2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) will expand its dedicated cargo operation, Azul Logística, with four additional Airbus A321-200(P2F) freighters based in São Paulo Viracopos.

2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

FlightGlobal

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Honeywell highlights Europe aftermarket opportunity as passenger demand and aircraft utilization rise Honeywell says Europe’s commercial aerospace sector is holding up despite a challenging operating backdrop: passenger demand is growing, aircraft are flying more often, and operators are focused on extracting greater value from in-service fleets—supporting demand for aftermarket services.

2026-07-22T11:25:45.605773-07:00

Honeywell highlights Europe aftermarket opportunity as passenger demand and aircraft utilization rise

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Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati US investigators are examining a tail-strike on landing involving a Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter at Cincinnati. The aircraft had arrived from Brussels on 19 July, and the probe focuses on the modification-related configuration and landing circumstances.

2026-07-22T08:42:29.767868-07:00

Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029 Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

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