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Skailark: 737 MAX 8‑200 Matches A321neo on Fuel Burn per Seat; A321XLR Looks Increasingly Niche

Skailark's dataset shows the Boeing 737 MAX 8‑200 matches the Airbus A321neo on fuel burn per seat, narrowing a performance gap that underpins carrier fleet choices. The analysis also indicates the A321XLR is becoming increasingly a niche option rather than a broad-market long‑range solution.

2026-02-09T06:12:39.298764-08:00

AirInsight

Commercial aviation industry insights — Part 1617

2026-02-09T06:15:09.779914-08:00

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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

FlightGlobal

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

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Commercial aviation industry insights — Part 1617 Part 1617 compiles expert analysis and data models on airlines, aerospace manufacturers, aircraft deliveries and market trends. The briefing provides data-driven insights and forecasts to inform fleet planning, production expectations, network strategy and competitive positioning across the commercial aviation sector.

2026-02-09T06:15:09.779914-08:00

Commercial aviation industry insights — Part 1617

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Skailark: 737 MAX 8‑200 Matches A321neo on Fuel Burn per Seat; A321XLR Looks Increasingly Niche Skailark's dataset shows the Boeing 737 MAX 8‑200 matches the Airbus A321neo on fuel burn per seat, narrowing a performance gap that underpins carrier fleet choices. The analysis also indicates the A321XLR is becoming increasingly a niche option rather than a broad-market long‑range solution.

2026-02-09T06:12:39.298764-08:00

Skailark: 737 MAX 8‑200 Matches A321neo on Fuel Burn per Seat; A321XLR Looks Increasingly Niche

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

FlightGlobal

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% rise in net profit to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record order intake that includes the first mass‑production contract for the KF‑21 fighter and additional FA‑50 export sales to the Philippines, pushing its order backlog to a record level.

2026-02-08T23:54:29.092296-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise as KF-21 mass-production deal and FA-50 exports lift backlog

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Gulf Air: route network and fleet update Gulf Air's latest update summarises route network changes and strategic fleet developments, including schedule adjustments, capacity planning, aircraft orders, and partnership moves. It tracks frequency changes, codeshare expansions and fleet commitments that will shape Bahrain's national carrier's short- and long‑haul capacity and connectivity.

2026-02-08T20:33:37.276814-08:00

Gulf Air: route network and fleet update

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan Taiwan's Air Force will acquire ten Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports and has abandoned a planned extensive upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet. The decision shifts Taipei from life‑extension upgrades to buying new tactical airlifters to refresh its transport capability.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

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Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order Saudia is holding early discussions with Boeing and Airbus about a potential order for about 150 aircraft, the carrier says. If formalized, the multibillion-dollar procurement would markedly expand Saudia's fleet and intensify competition for limited OEM production and delivery slots.

2026-02-07T03:03:25.279827-08:00

Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order

Air Data News

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

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Skailark: 737 MAX 8‑200 Matches A321neo on Fuel Burn per Seat; A321XLR Looks Increasingly Niche

Commercial aviation industry insights — Part 1617

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade plan

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