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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

NBAA

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

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

GlobalAir.com

Tecnam launches P2006T NG twin trainer for US and Canada

2026-01-19T12:44:56.678121-08:00

Wall Street Journal

EU readies $100B retaliatory tariff list that explicitly targets Boeing aircraft

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

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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

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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

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EU readies $100B retaliatory tariff list that explicitly targets Boeing aircraft The European Union has compiled a $100 billion list of U.S. products — stretching from Boeing aircraft to bourbon — as potential retaliatory tariffs if talks break down. The move, alongside U.S. threats over Greenland, is rattling markets and risks harming U.S. business aviation and trade flows.

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

EU readies $100B retaliatory tariff list that explicitly targets Boeing aircraft

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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Titan Aviation Leasing acquires Boeing 777-300ER on long-term lease to China Airlines Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings (an Atlas Air Worldwide subsidiary) and Bain Capital, has acquired a Boeing 777-300ER on a long-term lease to Taiwan-based China Airlines. The transaction closed Dec. 24, 2025; Titan will manage the aircraft (MSN 41823) to support China Airlines’ long-haul capacity.

2026-01-20T05:25:23.478431-08:00

Titan Aviation Leasing acquires Boeing 777-300ER on long-term lease to China Airlines

AeroTime

ANA to raise international capacity 5% in FY2026, orders 787‑9s and folds Nippon Cargo into freighter network ANA will increase international capacity 5% in fiscal 2026, order Boeing 787‑9s with upgraded cabins, and integrate newly acquired Nippon Cargo Airlines into its freighter network to expand Asia and North America. The carrier also plans to scale Tokyo/Haneda–Milan to daily in H2 FY2026 while trimming some domestic services.

2026-01-20T03:20:24.426700-08:00

ANA to raise international capacity 5% in FY2026, orders 787‑9s and folds Nippon Cargo into freighter network

Air Data News

Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg A newly delivered Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 aborted a flight and returned to its departure airport, prompting a public safety debate in Luxembourg. The unexpected return of the type during its introduction to service has raised scrutiny of aircraft reliability and the airline's procedures for bringing a new model into operation.

2026-01-20T02:16:32.962062-08:00

Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg

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QantasLink secures first three Embraer E190s and funds multi‑million cabin upgrades for Western Australia QantasLink has secured an initial three Embraer E190s — part of a deal for up to 14 to replace Fokker 100s — and is investing a multi‑million dollar programme to refit its regional Airbus A319/A320 fleet with new seats, Wi‑Fi and on‑device entertainment for Western Australia services.

2026-01-20T01:55:25.094021-08:00

QantasLink secures first three Embraer E190s and funds multi‑million cabin upgrades for Western Australia

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

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

Tecnam launches P2006T NG twin trainer for US and Canada

EU readies $100B retaliatory tariff list that explicitly targets Boeing aircraft

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