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LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries and new long-haul destinations

Ahead of the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo said the airline has been “frustrated” by Boeing widebody delivery delays, taking “delivery of a single Boeing aircraft…on time.” LATAM plans to unveil new E195-E2 destinations by end-July ahead of first Q4 E2 deliveries.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby blasts Rolls-Royce over alleged lack of support in aircraft order dispute

2026-06-07T04:58:03.393773-07:00

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Etihad doubles down on widebody expansion as recovery lifts demand toward pre-Iran war levels

2026-06-06T22:13:13.084187-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines to decide within three months on order for 25 regional jets

2026-06-06T23:18:56.006638-07:00

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LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries and new long-haul destinations Ahead of the 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo said the airline has been “frustrated” by Boeing widebody delivery delays, taking “delivery of a single Boeing aircraft…on time.” LATAM plans to unveil new E195-E2 destinations by end-July ahead of first Q4 E2 deliveries.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00

LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries and new long-haul destinations

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United CEO Scott Kirby blasts Rolls-Royce over alleged lack of support in aircraft order dispute United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sharply criticized Rolls-Royce, saying the UK engine maker has not provided adequate support as the two sides contest a major aircraft order. The remarks underscore how engine OEM partnerships and delivery/aftermarket support can directly shape airline procurement leverage.

2026-06-07T04:58:03.393773-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby blasts Rolls-Royce over alleged lack of support in aircraft order dispute

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Ethiopian Airlines to decide within three months on order for 25 regional jets Ethiopian Airlines’ CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele said the carrier will likely decide within the next three months on an order for 25 smaller commercial jets to expand its local network. The decision signals a near-term fleet and route-capacity reset for the airline’s regional footprint.

2026-06-06T23:18:56.006638-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to decide within three months on order for 25 regional jets

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Etihad doubles down on widebody expansion as recovery lifts demand toward pre-Iran war levels Etihad Airways is placing a top-up order for additional widebody aircraft, with CEO Antonoaldo Neves saying the airline expects to fly about 8% more than a year ago by June 15. The carrier frames the move as confidence in recovery from conflict-driven grounding without resorting to price cuts, aiming to surpass pre-Iran war capacity.

2026-06-06T22:13:13.084187-07:00

Etihad doubles down on widebody expansion as recovery lifts demand toward pre-Iran war levels

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Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment Boeing’s top services executive said the company can provide aftermarket parts support to China tied to a 200-plane order announced after President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit. The comments address long-term sustainment requirements for the order and help frame whether delivery follow-through depends on logistics and compliance readiness.

2026-06-06T15:18:57.867611-07:00

Boeing services chief says it can sustain China with aftermarket parts for Trump-era 200-jet commitment

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Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family Southwest COO Andrew Watterson said the Boeing 737 MAX 7’s long delay now targets revenue service in 2027. The carrier is choosing not to add another aircraft type to hedge timing risk, maintaining a focus on the MAX family as it manages the delivery-to-entry gap.

2026-06-06T14:45:14.688777-07:00

Southwest pushes Boeing 737 MAX 7 revenue entry to 2027, keeps fleet strategy centered on the MAX family

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Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options Soaring jet fuel prices tied to the Iran war are escalating bankruptcy risks for budget carriers and prompting expectations of further consolidation, IATA’s head said. Europe is avoiding a shortage, but rising costs are pressuring operations and ticket prices; airlines are also delaying aircraft option decisions amid uncertainty.

2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00

Iran-war jet fuel shock threatens airline solvency, drives consolidation as airlines delay aircraft purchase options

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WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn WestJet will replace older Boeing 737-700 aircraft with new 737 MAX 8s starting this year, retiring the 737NGs as a direct response to fuel-burn economics. The move reshapes the carrier’s single-aisle fleet mix by swapping legacy capacity for newer, more efficient performance.

2026-06-06T10:58:07.191696-07:00

WestJet plans to retire 737-700s and accelerate 737 MAX 8 replacement this year to cut fuel burn

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LATAM flags Boeing 787 delivery slippage as it readies its first Embraer E195-E2 deliveries and new long-haul destinations

United CEO Scott Kirby blasts Rolls-Royce over alleged lack of support in aircraft order dispute

Etihad doubles down on widebody expansion as recovery lifts demand toward pre-Iran war levels

Ethiopian Airlines to decide within three months on order for 25 regional jets

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