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Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

Lars Wagner, Airbus’s incoming commercial aircraft CEO, signalled support for developing a stretched A220 while prioritising production stability and engine durability. He also wants significantly higher A350 widebody output to help meet demand as Airbus closed 2025 with 793 deliveries and a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft.

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

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US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s

2026-01-26T13:30:59.040602-08:00

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Boeing Q4 preview: 737 production ramp and free-cash-flow outlook to dominate results despite expected loss

2026-01-26T03:28:38.015545-08:00

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Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

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Nakanihon Air takes delivery of Japan's first Piaggio P.180 after JCAB certification Nakanihon Air (Nagoya Komaki) has taken delivery of Japan's first Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti after the Italian manufacturer secured Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) certification. The handover enables the type's registration and marks Piaggio's entry into the Japanese operator market.

2026-01-26T14:54:50.055561-08:00

Nakanihon Air takes delivery of Japan's first Piaggio P.180 after JCAB certification

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US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has acquired former Avelo Airlines Boeing 737-700s, ch-aviation reports. The transfer adds ex-commercial narrowbodies to DHS's fleet; the report did not specify the number of airframes, their configuration, or the agency's planned operational use.

2026-01-26T13:30:59.040602-08:00

US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s

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Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share Airbus Helicopters recorded 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025 from 205 customers across 50 countries and delivered 392 aircraft, claiming 51% of the civil and public-service market and 50% of the medium twin segment — a performance underscored by Spain’s 100-aircraft procurement.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

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Boeing's 72% delivery surge to ~600 aircraft drives uneven 2025 split with Airbus; Spirit AeroSystems shares supply pain In 2025 Boeing increased commercial deliveries about 72% to roughly 600 aircraft, giving it a clear sales bump while Airbus confronted its own production and demand headwinds. Aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems faced shared manufacturing and financial strains, even as Seattle saw a local 'Trump effect' sales boost.

2026-01-26T07:55:18.674593-08:00

Boeing's 72% delivery surge to ~600 aircraft drives uneven 2025 split with Airbus; Spirit AeroSystems shares supply pain

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Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output Lars Wagner, Airbus’s incoming commercial aircraft CEO, signalled support for developing a stretched A220 while prioritising production stability and engine durability. He also wants significantly higher A350 widebody output to help meet demand as Airbus closed 2025 with 793 deliveries and a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft.

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

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Cebu Pacific at 30: Eyes China rebound as Philippines eases visas, plans 2026 route restorations and fleet additions Marking its 30th year, Cebu Pacific is targeting a rebound in China after Manila eased visa rules, and says it will restore routes and add aircraft in 2026. The carrier is positioning for renewed China demand as travel barriers are lowered.

2026-01-26T06:23:14.491816-08:00

Cebu Pacific at 30: Eyes China rebound as Philippines eases visas, plans 2026 route restorations and fleet additions

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Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Dassault Rafale fighters, the opening tranche of a 42‑aircraft contract to modernize the TNI‑AU. The arrivals mark a milestone in Jakarta’s stepped‑up defence spending and are billed as strengthening its air‑deterrence posture in the Indo‑Pacific.

2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00

Indonesia receives first three Dassault Rafale fighters, opening deliveries of 42‑jet order

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Air Lease delivers first of five new Boeing 737-8 MAX jets to Air Canada Air Lease has delivered the first of five new Boeing 737-8 (MAX) aircraft to Air Canada under a long-term lease signed in 2023, marking the start of scheduled handovers that will support the carrier’s narrowbody fleet renewal and provide additional short- and medium-haul frequency flexibility.

2026-01-26T04:01:10.141260-08:00

Air Lease delivers first of five new Boeing 737-8 MAX jets to Air Canada

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Airbus commercial chief backs a stretched A220 while pushing for much higher A350 output

US DHS acquires former Avelo Boeing 737-700s

Boeing Q4 preview: 737 production ramp and free-cash-flow outlook to dominate results despite expected loss

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

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