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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft between 2026 and 2045, driven by fleet renewal and continued traffic growth. The manufacturer also trimmed its passenger aircraft outlook by 1% versus last year, citing the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions on airline activity rebound post-COVID. Airbus says replacement demand is rising as fleet age distribution continues to shift.

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

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Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro

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2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family

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2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

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European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet

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2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

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Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft between 2026 and 2045, driven by fleet renewal and continued traffic growth. The manufacturer also trimmed its passenger aircraft outlook by 1% versus last year, citing the impact of the Iran war and trade tensions on airline activity rebound post-COVID. Airbus says replacement demand is rising as fleet age distribution continues to shift.

2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Airbus revises 20-year forecast: demand for 42,060 new passenger and cargo aircraft through 2045, with passenger projection trim

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Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family Boeing has updated the published performance figures for its 777X family, adding more than 700 nautical miles to the advertised range across all three variants. The change improves route flexibility and moves the aircraft closer to competitiveness versus the Airbus A350 on long-haul missions.

2026-07-08T01:29:00.632198-07:00

Boeing quietly boosts advertised range across the 777X family

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Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro Airbus has not made a final decision on developing a stretched A220-500, but market analysis cited in multiple reports argues there is sufficient airline demand to support the program. Airbus is reportedly discussing configurations for the 165–180-seat variant and aims for an EIS target before 2032, with a formal launch window discussed for the coming autumn.

2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

Airbus still weighing an A220 stretch (A220-500), with analysts pointing to demand and an expected entry-into-service target aro

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India's SpiceJet sees 44% flight drop amid capacity crisis

2026-07-07T20:16:45.691465-07:00

India's SpiceJet sees 44% flig

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European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet European Cargo’s owner has entered liquidation and will liquidate assets, including plans to sell its Airbus A340 aircraft. The move signals heightened financial stress in Europe’s cargo market and sets up near-term fleet disposition that could affect aircraft supply and secondary-market pricing.

2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet

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Owner of European Cargo goes into liquidation, to sell A340s

2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

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Creditors push for a bankruptcy call for Argentina’s Flybondi Creditors are urging a bankruptcy call for Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi, according to reporting aggregated via ch-aviation. The move escalates financial pressure on the airline and raises the risk of formal insolvency proceedings and potential restructuring outcomes for creditors and stakeholders.

2026-07-06T15:14:00.502749-07:00

Creditors push for a bankruptcy call for Argentina’s Flybondi

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Spirit Airlines seeks to auction 27 aircraft to raise about $630M Spirit Airlines is reportedly pursuing an auction process to sell 27 aircraft, targeting total proceeds of roughly $630 million. The move signals an asset monetization effort that could reshape its near-term fleet capacity and financing strategy as it navigates its current restructuring environment.

2026-07-06T13:45:11.189528-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to auction 27 aircraft to raise about $630M

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