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Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo

Norse Atlantic Airways has completed its strategic pivot to a blended ACMI-and-scheduled model after transferring its sixth Boeing 787‑9 to IndiGo, locking long‑term ACMI contracts that now cover roughly half its fleet. The carrier says the shift will cut market exposure and reduce fuel use.

2026-02-09T12:03:23.341571-08:00

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

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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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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

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United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles United Airlines will introduce its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner fitted with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles, marking the carrier's initial in‑service rollout of the upgraded long‑haul premium cabin. The arrival provides the first public demonstration of United's refreshed Polaris configuration on a Dreamliner.

2026-02-09T12:52:46.723775-08:00

United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles

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Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo Norse Atlantic Airways has completed its strategic pivot to a blended ACMI-and-scheduled model after transferring its sixth Boeing 787‑9 to IndiGo, locking long‑term ACMI contracts that now cover roughly half its fleet. The carrier says the shift will cut market exposure and reduce fuel use.

2026-02-09T12:03:23.341571-08:00

Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo

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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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Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190 Nigeria's Air Peace has secured airport slots in Brazil as it pursues South American services, while state-owned Enugu Air accepted delivery of a new Embraer E190 to grow regional capacity. Together the moves mark Nigerian carriers' push to expand international and domestic networks.

2026-02-09T02:49:36.472702-08:00

Nigeria's Air Peace wins Brazil slots as Enugu Air adds Embraer E190

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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 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

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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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Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo

Commercial aviation industry insights — Part 1617

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

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

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