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Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said Eve Air Mobility plans to begin commercial operations of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft by the end of 2028. The timetable, disclosed alongside Embraer’s second-quarter 2026 results, sets a target for the company’s urban air mobility subsidiary to move from development into service.
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Swiss plans to retire its A220-100 fleet by the end of 2027, marking a defined endpoint for the airline’s operation of the smallest member of Airbus’ A220 family. The decision will shape Swiss’ fleet composition and regional-capacity planning over the next two years.
Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said Eve Air Mobility plans to begin commercial operations of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft by the end of 2028. The timetable, disclosed alongside Embraer’s second-quarter 2026 results, sets a target for the company’s urban air mobility subsidiary to move from development into service.
Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft to 39 customers in July, bringing its 2026 total to 418—about 53 ahead of Boeing’s roughly 365. With five months remaining, Airbus must average approximately 90 deliveries per month to reach its 870-aircraft target, intensifying pressure on production and supply-chain execution.
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Embraer has increased its 2026 operating-margin and cash-generation targets while leaving aircraft delivery and revenue guidance unchanged, according to a securities filing. The revised outlook signals improved profitability and cash conversion without changing the manufacturer’s volume expectations.
Cambodia and the United States plan to expand their aviation partnership following Air Cambodia’s US$3.2 billion investment in Boeing aircraft. The deal provides a commercial foundation for closer bilateral engagement while supporting the growth of Cambodia’s national airline and its future fleet strategy.
The UK Ministry of Defence has begun procuring an advanced jet trainer to replace the Royal Air Force’s BAE Systems Hawk fleet. The successor is also expected to become the aircraft flown by the Red Arrows, creating a firm 2030 requirement for the program.
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Years of certification delays have left dozens of early-built Boeing 777X jets requiring extensive redesign before delivery. The setbacks are prompting Emirates and Lufthansa, among the program’s largest customers, to reassess whether they want those aircraft or newer-production examples instead.
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