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Norwegian posts record Q3 profit as 30 new 737 MAX 8s push deliveries through 2031

Norwegian Group reported its strongest quarter ever — a Q3 profit of about $249m — driven by robust demand, Widerøe’s contribution and improved Boeing delivery performance. The carrier confirmed 30 firm Boeing 737 MAX 8s, extending MAX deliveries into 2031 while evaluating the 737‑10 for future slots.

2025-10-22T01:23:31.955383-07:00

Reuters

Airbus opens second A320 final assembly line in Tianjin, operations due early 2026

2025-10-21T19:56:19.189827-07:00

One Mile at a Time

Singapore Airlines to retire final Boeing 737-800 in October 2025, shift single‑aisle fleet to 737 MAX

2025-10-21T08:06:45.589393-07:00

Reuters

Embraer backlog hits record US$31.3 billion as commercial orders drive 38% growth

2025-10-21T04:43:59.199620-07:00

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Recaro withdraws $5.8M claim against Azul, easing creditor pressure Recaro has withdrawn its $5.8 million claim against Brazilian carrier Azul, removing a creditor action the company said was adding legal and financial pressure. The withdrawal reduces a contested liability for Azul and narrows the pool of active creditor claims the airline faces.

2025-10-22T10:23:22.040635-07:00

Recaro withdraws $5.8M claim against Azul, easing creditor pressure

Reuters

U.S. Considers Broad Export Controls on Goods Made with U.S. Software — Could Hit Jet Engines The U.S. is considering sweeping export controls that would block goods made using U.S. software — ranging from laptops to jet engines — as retaliation for China’s recent rare‑earth export restrictions, according to a U.S. official and people briefed by U.S. authorities.

2025-10-22T09:48:30.930348-07:00

U.S. Considers Broad Export Controls on Goods Made with U.S. Software — Could Hit Jet Engines

Reuters

Unite members at BAE Systems' Warton and Samlesbury sites to strike after rejecting 3.6% pay offer Unite union members at BAE Systems' Warton and Samlesbury manufacturing sites will take strike action after rejecting a 3.6% pay offer the union says amounts to a real-terms wage cut. The ballots and planned stoppages raise industrial tensions across the UK defence supply chain.

2025-10-22T08:12:38.952478-07:00

Unite members at BAE Systems' Warton and Samlesbury sites to strike after rejecting 3.6% pay offer

Aviation Week

AVIC unveils uncrewed eVTOL demonstrators and next‑generation rotorcraft at 7th Tianjin Helicopter Exposition At the 7th China (Tianjin) International Helicopter Exposition, AVIC displayed uncrewed eVTOL demonstrators and next‑generation rotorcraft concepts among 52 aircraft on show. The exhibits combined prototypes and concept platforms, indicating near‑term maturation of autonomous and optionally crewed vertical‑flight technologies across civil and military roles.

2025-10-22T07:55:56.245690-07:00

AVIC unveils uncrewed eVTOL demonstrators and next‑generation rotorcraft at 7th Tianjin Helicopter Exposition

Air Data News

France to add 61 Rafales in 2026 defence budget, lifting fleet to 286 and accelerating UCAV/F5 work France's 2026 defence budget proposes ordering 61 additional Dassault Rafale fighters for the Air and Space Force and Navy, bringing the national fleet to 286 aircraft. The package also accelerates development of a UCAV and the F5 Rafale evolution to strengthen airpower through 2035.

2025-10-22T07:51:54.035499-07:00

France to add 61 Rafales in 2026 defence budget, lifting fleet to 286 and accelerating UCAV/F5 work

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Sweden and Ukraine sign LOI for up to 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters; deliveries expected after the war Sweden and Ukraine signed a government-to-government letter of intent in Linköping on Oct. 22 covering up to 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters. Swedish officials say deliveries would occur after the war; contract terms, financing and schedule remain to be negotiated.

2025-10-22T06:36:24.341329-07:00

Sweden and Ukraine sign LOI for up to 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters; deliveries expected after the war

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TrueNoord partners with Elysian to advance E9X 90-seat battery regional with leasing and residual-value support Elysian Aircraft and Dutch lessor TrueNoord signed a collaboration at the ERA General Assembly to advance the E9X — a battery-powered 90-seat regional airliner — with TrueNoord providing financing, leasing advice and residual-value support, including workstreams on operating costs and after-sales support.

2025-10-22T04:23:52.079516-07:00

TrueNoord partners with Elysian to advance E9X 90-seat battery regional with leasing and residual-value support

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Airbus and Boeing Falling Behind on Narrowbody Deliveries as A220 Engine Woes Weigh on Demand

2025-10-22T03:56:43.341189-07:00

Airbus and Boeing Falling Behind on Narr

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