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Pilatus FY2025: Deliveries drop to 147 as U.S. tariffs and supply‑chain strains sap earnings

Pilatus posted FY2025 revenue of $2.02bn and $2.25bn of orders, but deliveries slipped to 147 (from 153) as U.S. tariffs and persistent component shortages reduced production rates and weakened earnings. The Swiss OEM is continuing U.S. expansion even as near‑term output tightens.

2026-03-03T05:42:38.309583-08:00

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Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

2026-03-03T07:56:50.206567-08:00

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Arajet in growth talks, declines Boeing 737-8-200 high-density variant

2026-03-03T08:31:40.654695-08:00

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Luxaviation San Marino accepts group's first Bombardier Challenger 3500

2026-03-03T06:13:53.750787-08:00

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Arajet in growth talks, declines Boeing 737-8-200 high-density variant Arajet is in talks to expand its fleet but has rejected Boeing's 737-8-200 high-density variant, ch-aviation reports. The Dominican low-cost carrier is discussing growth with lessors and OEMs at this stage while maintaining a preference for standard narrowbody configurations.

2026-03-03T08:31:40.654695-08:00

Arajet in growth talks, declines Boeing 737-8-200 high-density variant

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Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321-200NX, registration N501DA (msn 10437), at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson. The arrival marks Delta's initial A321-200NX induction as the carrier integrates the variant into its narrowbody fleet. Operational entry date and planned routes were not disclosed.

2026-03-03T07:56:50.206567-08:00

Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

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Pilatus secures initial certification for PC-7 MKX after bumper 2025 orders Pilatus has secured initial certification for the PC‑7 MKX basic trainer, a regulatory milestone that paves the way for deliveries. The approval follows a bumper 2025 order year for the type, boosting Pilatus’s training‑aircraft pipeline and near‑term production commitments while accelerating operator training start‑ups.

2026-03-03T07:12:32.660821-08:00

Pilatus secures initial certification for PC-7 MKX after bumper 2025 orders

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Luxaviation San Marino accepts group's first Bombardier Challenger 3500 Luxaviation San Marino has taken delivery of the Luxaviation group's first Bombardier Challenger 3500. The handover marks the group's initial acquisition of the Challenger 3500 and expands its business-aviation capabilities across the Luxaviation group's managed and owned fleet in Europe and internationally.

2026-03-03T06:13:53.750787-08:00

Luxaviation San Marino accepts group's first Bombardier Challenger 3500

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Pilatus FY2025: Deliveries drop to 147 as U.S. tariffs and supply‑chain strains sap earnings Pilatus posted FY2025 revenue of $2.02bn and $2.25bn of orders, but deliveries slipped to 147 (from 153) as U.S. tariffs and persistent component shortages reduced production rates and weakened earnings. The Swiss OEM is continuing U.S. expansion even as near‑term output tightens.

2026-03-03T05:42:38.309583-08:00

Pilatus FY2025: Deliveries drop to 147 as U.S. tariffs and supply‑chain strains sap earnings

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

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Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has secured financing to acquire Airbus A320neo single-aisle aircraft, the carrier said. The funding is intended to support narrowbody fleet growth while specifics on number of jets, leasing partner and delivery timetable were not disclosed in the announcement.

2026-03-02T20:11:35.236913-08:00

Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo

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Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty Garuda Indonesia's proposed purchase of 50 Boeing jets is in jeopardy after financing arrangements stalled, putting the carrier's planned fleet renewal and capacity growth at risk. The uncertainty raises questions about delivery timing and whether the commitment will be renegotiated, delayed or cancelled.

2026-03-02T18:31:29.754210-08:00

Garuda Indonesia's proposed 50‑jet Boeing deal imperiled by financing uncertainty

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Pilatus FY2025: Deliveries drop to 147 as U.S. tariffs and supply‑chain strains sap earnings

Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

Arajet in growth talks, declines Boeing 737-8-200 high-density variant

Luxaviation San Marino accepts group's first Bombardier Challenger 3500

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