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India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget

The Indian government is considering designating aircraft as 'infrastructure' in its FY2026–27 Union Budget, a move aimed at easing airline financing and supporting sector growth, according to unnamed sources. The proposal would change how commercial aircraft are treated for financing and policy purposes in India.

2026-01-20T23:16:03.468698-08:00

FlightGlobal

ANA and JAL to introduce first Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2026 as they unveil FY2026 networks

2026-01-20T20:51:25.875287-08:00

The Air Current

Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

CNBC

United leans on premium demand and record 20 787 deliveries to power 2026 growth

2026-01-20T13:13:01.713688-08:00

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India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget The Indian government is considering designating aircraft as 'infrastructure' in its FY2026–27 Union Budget, a move aimed at easing airline financing and supporting sector growth, according to unnamed sources. The proposal would change how commercial aircraft are treated for financing and policy purposes in India.

2026-01-20T23:16:03.468698-08:00

India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget

FlightGlobal

ANA and JAL to introduce first Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2026 as they unveil FY2026 networks All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, the country's two largest carriers, expect to take delivery of their first Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2026 as they unveil network plans for fiscal 2026 beginning in April. The introductions will shape short‑haul capacity and fleet commonality strategies.

2026-01-20T20:51:25.875287-08:00

ANA and JAL to introduce first Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2026 as they unveil FY2026 networks

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United leans on premium demand and record 20 787 deliveries to power 2026 growth United beat fourth‑quarter estimates and posted record 2025 revenue of $59.1 billion, and issued an upbeat 2026 outlook driven by premium domestic and international demand and loyalty strength. The carrier expects 20 Boeing 787 deliveries in 2026 — the largest U.S. widebody influx in nearly 40 years.

2026-01-20T13:13:01.713688-08:00

United leans on premium demand and record 20 787 deliveries to power 2026 growth

The Air Current

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Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier's long‑term growth ambitions are constrained by the availability of aircraft—particularly Boeing delivery timing—and by the government's willingness to approve consolidation tied to its partnership with JetBlue, forcing United to temper expansion plans.

2026-01-20T13:12:59.986133-08:00

Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

DefenseNews.com

USAF opens basing competition for next KC-46 units as fleet and production outlook shape activation The USAF has opened a competition among eight bases to host the next KC-46A active‑duty and Reserve tanker units. A companion analysis breaks down current Pegasus fleet numbers, Boeing's production outlook and remaining tanker availability — factors that will determine activation timelines and infrastructure requirements for selected bases.

2026-01-20T12:25:20.202076-08:00

USAF opens basing competition for next KC-46 units as fleet and production outlook shape activation

Aviation Week

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Thai Airways in talks to lease 10 Boeing 787s from Avolon ahead of its own Dreamliner deliveries Thai Airways is negotiating to lease ten Boeing 787s from lessor Avolon — formerly operated by China Southern — with deliveries starting March 2026 and entry into service from July 2026. The short-term leases will bridge capacity until Thai's own 787 deliveries arrive.

2026-01-20T07:53:02.748096-08:00

Thai Airways in talks to lease 10 Boeing 787s from Avolon ahead of its own Dreamliner deliveries

Wall Street Journal

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Transatlantic Trade Escalation: EU Readies $100B Retaliatory List Including Boeing as U.S. Greenland Tariff Rhetoric Intensifies The EU has compiled a $100 billion list of U.S. goods — including Boeing aircraft — to target with retaliatory tariffs if trade talks collapse, while President Trump’s Greenland-related tariff threats have heightened tariff rhetoric. The escalation has alarmed U.S. business aviation and pushed investors into safe-haven assets such as gold and silver.

2026-01-20T07:11:11.258195-08:00

Transatlantic Trade Escalation: EU Readies $100B Retaliatory List Including Boeing as U.S. Greenland Tariff Rhetoric Intensifies

NBAA

IRS interim guidance may preserve 100% bonus depreciation for some aircraft with pre‑Jan.20,2025 purchase agreements The IRS issued interim guidance clarifying that, under the 2025 tax law, some aircraft delivered on or after Jan. 20, 2025 may still qualify for 100% bonus depreciation if purchase agreements were executed before that date — a move NBAA says could expand buyer eligibility.

2026-01-20T06:07:36.769613-08:00

IRS interim guidance may preserve 100% bonus depreciation for some aircraft with pre‑Jan.20,2025 purchase agreements

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India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget

ANA and JAL to introduce first Boeing 737 MAX 8s in 2026 as they unveil FY2026 networks

Kirby: United's growth limited by JetBlue tie‑up, Boeing delivery timing and regulator stance

United leans on premium demand and record 20 787 deliveries to power 2026 growth

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