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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier's long‑term growth ambitions are constrained by the availability of aircraft—particularly Boeing delivery timing—and by the government's willingness to approve consolidation tied to its partnership with JetBlue, forcing United to temper expansion plans.

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

Bloomberg

Boeing shares recover after January midair incident, bolstering confidence in Ortberg turnaround

2026-01-20T13:50:00.360456-08:00

GlobalAir.com

Tecnam launches P2006T NG twin trainer for US and Canada

2026-01-19T12:44:56.678121-08:00

IATA

IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO agreement through Feb 2033, preserving third‑party MRO and non‑OEM parts access

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026 Airbus has announced that Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice‑President, Strategy at Airbus, will replace Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters. The appointment takes effect 1 April 2026, marking a senior group executive’s move into leadership of the rotorcraft division.

2026-01-20T16:47:39.957415-08:00

Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026

Bloomberg

Boeing shares recover after January midair incident, bolstering confidence in Ortberg turnaround Boeing shares have recouped losses after a January 2024 midair near-disaster involving one of the company’s jets. The rebound signals growing investor confidence in CEO Kelly Ortberg’s turnaround as markets assess the company’s operational fixes and path back to stable deliveries and profitability.

2026-01-20T13:50:00.360456-08:00

Boeing shares recover after January midair incident, bolstering confidence in Ortberg turnaround

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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier's long‑term growth ambitions are constrained by the availability of aircraft—particularly Boeing delivery timing—and by the government's willingness to approve consolidation tied to its partnership with JetBlue, forcing United to temper expansion plans.

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

DefenseNews.com

USAF opens basing competition for next KC-46 units as fleet and production outlook shape activation The USAF has opened a competition among eight bases to host the next KC-46A active‑duty and Reserve tanker units. A companion analysis breaks down current Pegasus fleet numbers, Boeing's production outlook and remaining tanker availability — factors that will determine activation timelines and infrastructure requirements for selected bases.

2026-01-20T12:25:20.202076-08:00

USAF opens basing competition for next KC-46 units as fleet and production outlook shape activation

FlightGlobal

Bombardier names four senior leaders to accelerate defence, M&A, sales, engineering and services Bombardier has named four senior leaders, effective immediately, reshaping divisions for aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence. The Montreal-based business-jet manufacturer also hired a former Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A as it deepens defence ambitions and strengthens customer-support capabilities.

2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00

Bombardier names four senior leaders to accelerate defence, M&A, sales, engineering and services

Bloomberg

Unions warn UK funding delay could close Leonardo's British helicopter factory Union leaders told Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Leonardo SpA’s British helicopter factory will close if the government does not finalise funding and sign a contract with the Italian manufacturer before March. They say the government's failure to commit cash is jeopardising plans to revamp the UK defence sector.

2026-01-20T08:35:29.189354-08:00

Unions warn UK funding delay could close Leonardo's British helicopter factory

Wall Street Journal

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EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates The European Union has prepared a $100 billion list of U.S. goods — spanning Boeing aircraft to bourbon — as potential targets for retaliatory tariffs if trade talks break down. The move, coupled with President Trump's Greenland tariff threats, has rattled markets and raised concerns about U.S. business aviation exposure.

2026-01-20T07:11:11.258195-08:00

EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates

IATA

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IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO agreement through Feb 2033, preserving third‑party MRO and non‑OEM parts access IATA and CFM International have renewed a pro‑competitive aftermarket agreement through February 2033, preserving airlines' rights to use third‑party MRO providers and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines. The extension aims to sustain competition in engine servicing and address long‑standing carrier aftermarket access concerns.

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO agreement through Feb 2033, preserving third‑party MRO and non‑OEM parts access

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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

Boeing shares recover after January midair incident, bolstering confidence in Ortberg turnaround

Tecnam launches P2006T NG twin trainer for US and Canada

IATA and CFM renew pro‑competitive MRO agreement through Feb 2033, preserving third‑party MRO and non‑OEM parts access

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