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Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

Qantas will operate the first-ever nonstop Australia–Las Vegas link with seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas flights beginning December 2026 during the peak entertainment season. The launch accompanies strong H1 FY26 results — underlying profit of $1.46bn, nine new aircraft delivered including the first A321XLRs, and loyalty upgrades.

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00

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Aerolíneas Argentinas posts US$112.7M operating surplus in 2025, eliminates state transfers and eyes 18 new aircraft

2026-02-25T03:21:16.092035-08:00

Euronews

China plans to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor says

2026-02-25T07:06:23.116115-08:00

AirInsight

A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

2026-02-25T11:11:12.763307-08:00

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Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens Qantas will operate the first-ever nonstop Australia–Las Vegas link with seasonal Sydney–Las Vegas flights beginning December 2026 during the peak entertainment season. The launch accompanies strong H1 FY26 results — underlying profit of $1.46bn, nine new aircraft delivered including the first A321XLRs, and loyalty upgrades.

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00

Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

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USAF Reserve Chief Seeks Surplus F‑15E Retentions and Procurement of F‑15EX Eagle II Aircraft The chief of Air Force Reserve Command is urging retention of surplus F‑15E Strike Eagles and procurement of F‑15EX Eagle II fighters to reverse recent divestment trends. He warned that shedding airframes without replacements erodes reserve capability and called for acquisitions to preserve mission capacity.

2026-02-25T13:55:18.553177-08:00

USAF Reserve Chief Seeks Surplus F‑15E Retentions and Procurement of F‑15EX Eagle II Aircraft

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A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position The Airbus A220 has quietly emerged as the company's delivery standout in 2026, driving a notable share of handovers and helping offset A320-family production pressures. Strong A220 shipments are also reinforcing Pratt & Whitney's GTF market position after a year marked by groundings, operational constraints and settlements.

2026-02-25T11:11:12.763307-08:00

A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

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SriLankan needs seven aircraft as supply shortages stall deliveries while expanding India network to 93 weekly services SriLankan Airlines says it requires at least seven additional aircraft to rationalise its network and open new routes, but global supply shortages have stalled deliveries. Despite constraints the carrier is expanding India connectivity — its Colombo–Ahmedabad link and other services now total 93 weekly India frequencies.

2026-02-25T10:51:39.416929-08:00

SriLankan needs seven aircraft as supply shortages stall deliveries while expanding India network to 93 weekly services

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Sun PhuQuoc orders 40 Boeing 787‑9s — one‑year‑old carrier's audacious push tests Vietnam demand and Boeing backlog Sun PhuQuoc Airways, launched a year ago, has placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners to build long‑haul capacity. The audacious purchase underscores confidence in Vietnam's tourism surge and adds pressure to Boeing's constrained 787 delivery schedule and supplier throughput.

2026-02-25T07:35:14.697960-08:00

Sun PhuQuoc orders 40 Boeing 787‑9s — one‑year‑old carrier's audacious push tests Vietnam demand and Boeing backlog

Euronews

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China plans to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his inaugural visit to Beijing that China plans to order as many as 120 additional aircraft from Airbus after talks with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The announcement came as Berlin and Beijing move to deepen economic ties.

2026-02-25T07:06:23.116115-08:00

China plans to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor says

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Aerolíneas Argentinas posts US$112.7M operating surplus in 2025, eliminates state transfers and eyes 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed FY2025 with an operating surplus of US$112.7 million—nearly double 2024—reporting $2.22 billion in revenue, cutting financial debt by 41% and eliminating state transfers for the first time in 17 years. Management says it is targeting up to 18 new aircraft.

2026-02-25T03:21:16.092035-08:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas posts US$112.7M operating surplus in 2025, eliminates state transfers and eyes 18 new aircraft

AeroTime

Singapore Airshow 2026 — Alan Lim on order backlogs, COMAC progress and eVTOL momentum At Singapore Airshow 2026, Alton Aviation's Alan Lim outlined how persistent order backlogs and constrained supplier throughput are reshaping OEM production plans, assessed COMAC's progress on larger C919 variants, and flagged accelerating activity in the eVTOL/advanced air mobility sector with fleet and supply‑chain implications.

2026-02-25T03:10:36.930908-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026 — Alan Lim on order backlogs, COMAC progress and eVTOL momentum

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Qantas to launch first-ever seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from Dec 2026 as H1 profit strengthens

Aerolíneas Argentinas posts US$112.7M operating surplus in 2025, eliminates state transfers and eyes 18 new aircraft

China plans to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor says

A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

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