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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in Airbus purchase agreements

China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus covering 102 A320neo aircraft for China Southern and 35 A320neo aircraft for Xiamen, totaling 137 jets. The deals are reported in a Shanghai Stock Exchange filing dated 29 April 2026, alongside CAPA delivery/route briefs.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Bombardier

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

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Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in Airbus purchase agreements China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus covering 102 A320neo aircraft for China Southern and 35 A320neo aircraft for Xiamen, totaling 137 jets. The deals are reported in a Shanghai Stock Exchange filing dated 29 April 2026, alongside CAPA delivery/route briefs.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in Airbus purchase agreements

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045 Cirium expects business-jet deliveries to edge up in 2026, extending a multi-decade growth runway that totals about 18,000 deliveries through 2045. The forecast frames long-horizon demand visibility for cabin manufacturers, completion specialists, and service providers supporting fleet build-outs.

2026-04-30T09:20:53.273735-07:00

Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, validating an upgraded super-midsize business jet configuration. The approvals cover the aircraft’s cabin comfort and utility features and put it on track for first customer deliveries in 2029, with the Praetor 500E also targeted for triple certification by end-2026.

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

Bombardier

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Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M, Bombardier reports a stronger-than-expected Q1 2026, with total revenues up 5% year-on-year to $1.60 billion and free cash flow of $360 million. The company says it has addressed a supply-chain problem affecting some deliveries, without revising its 2026 delivery guidance, while order demand—Global 8000s and Global 7500 upgrades—pushes the order book to $20 billion and increases deliveries.

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

Airline Economics

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Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow Avolon reported Q1 2026 net income of $191 million, up 32% year-over-year, driven by lease revenues rising 12% to $762 million. Operating cash flow increased 48% to $540 million, supported by continued aircraft acquisitions and sales amid perceived aircraft scarcity and firm lease rates.

2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

Skift

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop As Allegiant’s merger with Sun Country advances, CEO Greg Anderson tells Skift that low-cost carriers are being squeezed by competitive value pricing. In parallel, Allegiant reported a return to fourth-quarter profitability—net income of $31.9 million—while full-year losses narrowed as revenue and operating performance improved.

2026-04-30T04:11:09.605346-07:00

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in Airbus purchase agreements

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

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