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Finnair commits to Embraer E195‑E2s and up to 12 used A320/A321ceos for European fleet renewal

Finnair has signed with Embraer a deal including a firm order for 18 E195‑E2s and options/purchase rights taking potential E2 commitments to as many as 46 aircraft. The carrier will also source up to 12 used Airbus A320/A321ceos from the aftermarket to refresh its short‑ and medium‑haul fleet.

2026-03-23T00:37:46.912529-07:00

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Deliveries squeezed as airlines and lessors clamour for aircraft amid engine‑service and supplier backlogs

2026-03-23T00:30:00.646096-07:00

Leeham News

Airlines and Lessors Scramble as Multi‑Year Delivery Backlogs Bite

2026-03-23T00:30:00.642445-07:00

Leeham News

Commercial engine OEM: a capital‑hungry, high‑risk business as airlines and lessors clamour for delayed aircraft

2026-03-23T00:20:23.667016-07:00

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Finnair commits to Embraer E195‑E2s and up to 12 used A320/A321ceos for European fleet renewal Finnair has signed with Embraer a deal including a firm order for 18 E195‑E2s and options/purchase rights taking potential E2 commitments to as many as 46 aircraft. The carrier will also source up to 12 used Airbus A320/A321ceos from the aftermarket to refresh its short‑ and medium‑haul fleet.

2026-03-23T00:37:46.912529-07:00

Finnair commits to Embraer E195‑E2s and up to 12 used A320/A321ceos for European fleet renewal

Leeham News

Deliveries squeezed as airlines and lessors clamour for aircraft amid engine‑service and supplier backlogs Airlines and lessors worldwide are pressing OEMs for handovers of aircraft ordered years in advance, but constrained engine‑shop capacity and supplier backlogs are delaying deliveries, disrupting schedules and forcing carriers and lessors to scramble for alternatives, maintenance slots and higher aftermarket costs.

2026-03-23T00:30:00.646096-07:00

Deliveries squeezed as airlines and lessors clamour for aircraft amid engine‑service and supplier backlogs

Leeham News

Airlines and Lessors Scramble as Multi‑Year Delivery Backlogs Bite Airlines and lessors worldwide are scrambling as multi‑year delivery backlogs, driven by persistent supply‑chain constraints, have capped OEM production. Labor shortages, engine bottlenecks and raw‑material delays have throttled throughput for roughly five years, forcing carriers to revise fleet plans and extend leasing timelines.

2026-03-23T00:30:00.642445-07:00

Airlines and Lessors Scramble as Multi‑Year Delivery Backlogs Bite

Leeham News

Commercial engine OEM: a capital‑hungry, high‑risk business as airlines and lessors clamour for delayed aircraft Leeham warns commercial engine manufacturing is intensely capital‑hungry and high‑risk. Airlines and lessors worldwide are clamouring for aircraft that were ordered and scheduled years in advance, leaving cash‑poor operators exposed as policy changes take effect and deliveries and supplier chains face growing strain.

2026-03-23T00:20:23.667016-07:00

Commercial engine OEM: a capital‑hungry, high‑risk business as airlines and lessors clamour for delayed aircraft

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Routes & Networks: Rolling update for week commencing 23 March 2026 This weekly Routes & Networks roundup aggregates airline network moves for the week commencing 23 March 2026 — new route launches, schedule changes, codeshare and interline agreements, and trip reports. It delivers operational detail carriers and suppliers need to monitor short-term capacity and commercial shifts.

2026-03-22T18:05:51.200332-07:00

Routes & Networks: Rolling update for week commencing 23 March 2026

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easyJet Europe route network & fleet update — route changes, aircraft movements and partnerships A daily aggregation of easyJet operator updates across Europe, summarizing route launches, suspensions and aircraft movements alongside strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders. It also highlights partnerships, mergers, start-ups and bankruptcies that influence capacity, near-term network deployment and market dynamics.

2026-03-22T16:09:50.090710-07:00

easyJet Europe route network & fleet update — route changes, aircraft movements and partnerships

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EgyptAir route network update — new routes, frequency shifts and fleet deployment plans EgyptAir announced a set of new routes, schedule frequency changes and fleet deployment shifts that will reshape capacity from Cairo and influence long‑haul and regional connectivity. Operator updates detail start dates, aircraft types assigned and potential implications for slot use and fleet utilization.

2026-03-22T14:14:54.053746-07:00

EgyptAir route network update — new routes, frequency shifts and fleet deployment plans

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Emirates route network, fleet and partnership update — operator briefing Emirates' operator briefing consolidates daily updates on route network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, and tracks start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers & acquisitions and partnership moves. The briefing highlights near‑term capacity, connectivity and commercial partnership shifts that will influence hub deployment and competitive positioning.

2026-03-22T12:25:54.822315-07:00

Emirates route network, fleet and partnership update — operator briefing

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Finnair commits to Embraer E195‑E2s and up to 12 used A320/A321ceos for European fleet renewal

Deliveries squeezed as airlines and lessors clamour for aircraft amid engine‑service and supplier backlogs

Airlines and Lessors Scramble as Multi‑Year Delivery Backlogs Bite

Commercial engine OEM: a capital‑hungry, high‑risk business as airlines and lessors clamour for delayed aircraft

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