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Boeing begins final assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter as Ethiopian leases two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters (Q2 2028)

Boeing has begun wing‑body join and final assembly of the first 777‑8 Freighter at Everett, alongside FAA approval of 787 weight upgrades that enhance payload and range. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters, due Q2 2028.

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

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American to add over 250 aircraft in two years, unveils new premium sub‑fleet

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00

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Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

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Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

2026-03-24T13:14:39.866148-07:00

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NetJets takes delivery of first factory-new Global 8000 NetJets has taken delivery of its first factory-new Global 8000, the ultra‑long‑range business jet, according to ch-aviation. The factory handover brings the Global 8000 into NetJets' fleet and is recorded in ch-aviation's delivery listings for business‑jet operators. It is NetJets' first factory‑new example of the type.

2026-03-24T13:21:34.191805-07:00

NetJets takes delivery of first factory-new Global 8000

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Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy Airbus is concluding an intense decade of flight testing and derivative development that began with the A380, leaving an impending void in its product‑development roadmap. The company must decide whether to prioritise derivative stretches, clean‑sheet designs or technology‑led platforms to sustain innovation and industrial throughput.

2026-03-24T13:14:39.866148-07:00

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead 2025 marked a turning point in the decades‑long Airbus–Boeing narrowbody rivalry: Boeing won more sales while Airbus took the delivery lead, changing the operational balance carriers must weigh. Airlines are increasingly leaning to Airbus for fleet commonality, efficiency and flexibility as they plan long‑term renewals.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

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AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation AerCap has ordered 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries beginning in 2028. The lessor says the deal — which includes 55 new firm commitments — is linked to fleet modernisation at US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, expanding AerCap's narrowbody placement pipeline.

2026-03-24T12:54:52.185868-07:00

AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation

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Fleets Dashboard — Global Airline Fleet Data & Trends (2026) Interactive Fleets Dashboard aggregates Profiles data from airlines and groups to deliver macro-level fleet composition and trend analysis at regional and global scales. Coverage spans carriers and groups, updating to 2026 as operators publish latest fleet figures, enabling cross-carrier comparisons and monitoring of deliveries, retirements, and capacity shifts.

2026-03-24T12:54:47.762317-07:00

Fleets Dashboard — Global Airline Fleet Data & Trends (2026)

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Airline Financials Dashboard: Q3 2025 Complete; Annual 2025 Aggregation Underway Q3 2025 results are now consolidated in our Airline Financials Dashboard, delivering standardized quarterly metrics from benchmark carriers across all regions and a global aggregate. Annual 2025 reporting is in progress; once complete the tool will enable consistent cross‑carrier analysis of revenue, profit, cash flow and liquidity trends.

2026-03-24T12:54:47.175645-07:00

Airline Financials Dashboard: Q3 2025 Complete; Annual 2025 Aggregation Underway

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American to add over 250 aircraft in two years, unveils new premium sub‑fleet American Airlines will add more than 250 aircraft over the next two years, the carrier said — the largest near‑term fleet increase among U.S. carriers. The program includes new premium cabin experiences, multiple aircraft variants and a dedicated sub‑fleet with updated seats and amenities.

2026-03-24T12:51:40.624539-07:00

American to add over 250 aircraft in two years, unveils new premium sub‑fleet

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Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500 Sirio, an Italian business aviation operator, has added the country’s first Bombardier Global 6500 to its fleet, marking the model’s commercial entry into Italy. The acquisition expands Sirio’s long‑range capability and underscores growing demand for large‑cabin Globals in Europe for charter and corporate operations.

2026-03-24T10:18:59.371731-07:00

Sirio takes delivery of Italy’s first Bombardier Global 6500

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Boeing begins final assembly of first 777‑8 Freighter as Ethiopian leases two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters (Q2 2028)

American to add over 250 aircraft in two years, unveils new premium sub‑fleet

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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