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American Airlines raises $1.1bn via EETC-backed 2026-1 notes to finance 32 next-gen Airbus and Boeing aircraft

American Airlines has completed its first enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) transaction of the year, issuing 2026-1 notes to fund or refinance 32 next-generation aircraft. Proceeds are earmarked for the aircraft fleet plan, with remaining funds applied to general corporate purposes including maintaining liquidity levels.

2026-04-27T12:49:22.133501-07:00

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Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

2026-04-27T11:05:04.672266-07:00

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777-9 Rework Affects ~30 Jets—Planned Design Incorporation, Not a New Failure, as Certification Progress Continues

2026-04-27T07:23:08.349402-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

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American Airlines raises $1.1bn via EETC-backed 2026-1 notes to finance 32 next-gen Airbus and Boeing aircraft American Airlines has completed its first enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) transaction of the year, issuing 2026-1 notes to fund or refinance 32 next-generation aircraft. Proceeds are earmarked for the aircraft fleet plan, with remaining funds applied to general corporate purposes including maintaining liquidity levels.

2026-04-27T12:49:22.133501-07:00

American Airlines raises $1.1bn via EETC-backed 2026-1 notes to finance 32 next-gen Airbus and Boeing aircraft

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Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market Preowned business aircraft dealers report a strong Q1 market backdrop, with both pricing/transaction metrics and industry perception pointing to continued liquidity and upbeat sentiment for used business jets. The cluster indicates buyers and sellers are finding engagement despite ongoing supply-and-demand constraints across aircraft markets.

2026-04-27T11:05:04.672266-07:00

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

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777-9 Rework Affects ~30 Jets—Planned Design Incorporation, Not a New Failure, as Certification Progress Continues Boeing says planned change incorporation from the 777-9 rework programme is affecting roughly 30 jets, but it frames the work as a planned design update rather than a fresh failure. Certification progress continues, yet the 2027 delivery timeline remains tightly constrained by rework and certification milestones.

2026-04-27T07:23:08.349402-07:00

777-9 Rework Affects ~30 Jets—Planned Design Incorporation, Not a New Failure, as Certification Progress Continues

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Brazil MoD, Embraer and TKMS sign MoU to expand Tamandaré-class frigates with a second batch of four Embraer and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil’s Ministry of Defense to extend the Tamandaré-class frigates programme (PFCT) by adding four more vessels. The agreement establishes the basis for realising a second batch under the ongoing industrial partnership.

2026-04-27T00:23:42.885369-07:00

Brazil MoD, Embraer and TKMS sign MoU to expand Tamandaré-class frigates with a second batch of four

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Brunei Air Force takes final delivery of Airbus Defence and Space C295MW tactical transports The Royal Brunei Air Force has received the final pair of Airbus Defence and Space C295MW tactical transports, completing its rollout of a full C295MW fleet for transport missions. The last deliveries close out the country’s planned airlift capability upgrade with a modern, common tactical fleet.

2026-04-27T00:20:19.470715-07:00

Brunei Air Force takes final delivery of Airbus Defence and Space C295MW tactical transports

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 order is approaching a key milestone, with government approval expected imminently in the carrier’s acquisition process. The move would add long-haul widebody capacity as the airline finalizes its Dreamliner transition plan.

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

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Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N Garuda Indonesia has commenced its 2026 Hajj operations using a blend of in-house and damp-leased widebodies. The carrier will fly A330-300s operated by Thai AirAsia X, World2Fly (Portugal/Spain) and an A330-900N operated by Lion Air, aligning capacity with the Hajj peak schedule.

2026-04-26T18:34:40.086256-07:00

Garuda Indonesia kicks off 2026 Hajj with damp-leased A330 widebodies and an A330-900N

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Airbus delivers Air Canada’s first A321XLR (launch operator in Canada), leased from SMBC Aviation Capital; first of 30 Airbus has delivered the first of 30 A321XLRs to Air Canada, making the carrier the launch operator of the type in Canada. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital and signals the start of Air Canada’s transition to bridge long-haul flying with a single-aisle platform.

2026-04-26T14:22:27.856812-07:00

Airbus delivers Air Canada’s first A321XLR (launch operator in Canada), leased from SMBC Aviation Capital; first of 30

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American Airlines raises $1.1bn via EETC-backed 2026-1 notes to finance 32 next-gen Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Dealers cite flourishing Q1 outlook for the preowned business aircraft market

777-9 Rework Affects ~30 Jets—Planned Design Incorporation, Not a New Failure, as Certification Progress Continues

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

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