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• Thomas Blackwood
Embraer posted record second-quarter revenue of $2.2 billion, up 23% year over year, after delivering 65 aircraft—the company’s strongest quarterly tally in 16 years. The Brazilian manufacturer raised its 2026 profitability and cash-flow guidance while maintaining its aircraft delivery and revenue outlook.
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Embraer posted record second-quarter revenue of $2.2 billion, up 23% year over year, after delivering 65 aircraft—the company’s strongest quarterly tally in 16 years. The Brazilian manufacturer raised its 2026 profitability and cash-flow guidance while maintaining its aircraft delivery and revenue outlook.
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to add eight Airbus A330-200s to support its expansion into medium- and long-haul international markets from Phu Quoc. Four aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet in 2026, followed by four more during the first four months of 2027.
Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft to 39 customers in July, bringing its 2026 total to 418—about 53 ahead of Boeing’s roughly 365. With five months remaining, Airbus must average approximately 90 deliveries per month to reach its 870-aircraft target, intensifying pressure on production and supply-chain execution.
Cambodia and the United States plan to expand their aviation partnership following Air Cambodia’s US$3.2 billion investment in Boeing aircraft. The deal provides a commercial foundation for closer bilateral engagement while supporting the growth of Cambodia’s national airline and its future fleet strategy.
American Airlines is reshaping its future delivery schedule while adding Airbus aircraft to its backlog, balancing cost reduction with fleet growth. Separately, Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft to 39 customers in July 2026 and recorded 204 gross orders, signaling continued demand for new jets.
Airbus recorded 204 gross commercial aircraft orders during July 2026, reflecting significant purchasing activity from both airlines and lessors. The orders were accumulated across the month’s 31 days, underscoring continued customer engagement with Airbus’ commercial aircraft portfolio.
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France has submitted its technical and commercial proposal for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters to India in a potential deal valued at up to $39 billion. Separately, Embraer is in early talks with IndiGo for a large E2 order that could mark the type’s debut in India and South Asia.
Saltchuk Aviation-owned Ryan Air has received its first Saab 340B(F) freighter from Jetstream Aviation Capital. The aircraft will support scheduled and charter cargo services linking more than 80 communities across western Alaska, expanding the operator’s dedicated freight capacity in a geographically dispersed market.
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