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Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet

Boeing’s uptick in 2025 deliveries and a stronger order book could let the company recognise deferred revenue and generate internal cashflow, creating a funding path for a new single‑aisle aircraft programme targeted for the 2030s. That would reduce reliance on external financing and accelerate development timelines.

2026-01-13T10:36:57.492894-08:00

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Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787‑10s plus 30 options to renew widebody fleet and back international expansion

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

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AerCap signs purchase-and-leaseback for six Airbus A330-900neos with Virgin Atlantic — deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

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KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

2026-01-13T06:03:46.044513-08:00

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Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet Boeing’s uptick in 2025 deliveries and a stronger order book could let the company recognise deferred revenue and generate internal cashflow, creating a funding path for a new single‑aisle aircraft programme targeted for the 2030s. That would reduce reliance on external financing and accelerate development timelines.

2026-01-13T10:36:57.492894-08:00

Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet

Aviation Week

Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet Sierra Nevada Corporation has purchased a fourth Bombardier Global 6500 with company funds to expand the U.S. Army’s forthcoming ME‑11B surveillance fleet under the HADES programme. SNC has already delivered three Global 6500s as prototypes; this is the first non‑prototype acquisition.

2026-01-13T10:36:49.845528-08:00

Sierra Nevada buys additional Bombardier Global 6500 to expand U.S. Army ME‑11B HADES ISR fleet

Air Data News

Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy Lockheed Martin delivered the 350th MH‑60R 'Romeo' to the U.S. Navy on Jan. 13, 2026, transferring the aircraft to HSM‑41, the Navy's Helicopter Maritime Strike Fleet Replacement Squadron. The milestone underscores sustained production throughput and strengthens the fleet's anti‑submarine and maritime strike readiness during modernization.

2026-01-13T08:38:04.683309-08:00

Lockheed Martin delivers 350th MH-60R 'Romeo' to U.S. Navy

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KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft KLM Cityhopper is considering expanding its Embraer E2 fleet, a move that could push the regional operator's E2 total above 50 aircraft. The carrier has not disclosed timing, procurement structure or which E2 variants would be added; further details are expected as discussions progress.

2026-01-13T06:03:46.044513-08:00

KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

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Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025 Airbus delivered fewer A350s in 2025 than in 2024 after production disruption at Spirit AeroSystems and related supply‑chain constraints slowed final completions and handovers. Airbus executives described the programme's momentum as stagnating, highlighting persistent supplier risk to widebody delivery schedules.

2026-01-13T05:47:01.888299-08:00

Spirit AeroSystems disruptions cut A350 deliveries in 2025

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Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition Uganda Airlines has re-tendered the procurement for a consultancy to support its planned fleet acquisition, restarting the formal selection process for external advisers on aircraft choice, financing and delivery scheduling. The move precedes any firm order or lease commitments as the carrier advances fleet planning.

2026-01-13T05:06:36.184887-08:00

Uganda Airlines re-tenders consultancy contract for fleet acquisition

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AerCap signs purchase-and-leaseback for six Airbus A330-900neos with Virgin Atlantic — deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027 AerCap signed purchase-and-leaseback agreements with Virgin Atlantic covering six new Airbus A330-900neos from the carrier’s backlog; AerCap will take ownership and lease the jets back to Virgin. Deliveries are scheduled from Q2 2026 through Q4 2027, and Virgin currently operates 13 A330-900s.

2026-01-13T04:19:36.583287-08:00

AerCap signs purchase-and-leaseback for six Airbus A330-900neos with Virgin Atlantic — deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

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Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787‑10s plus 30 options to renew widebody fleet and back international expansion Delta Air Lines has placed its first direct Boeing 787 order, committing to 30 787‑10s with options for 30 more — a potential 60‑aircraft acquisition — to renew its widebody fleet and accelerate long‑haul international growth. The announcement coincided with Delta reporting record 2025 revenue.

2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00

Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787‑10s plus 30 options to renew widebody fleet and back international expansion

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Boeing’s 2025 delivery and order strength could unlock cash to fund a 2030s single‑aisle jet

Delta places first Boeing 787 order — 30 787‑10s plus 30 options to renew widebody fleet and back international expansion

AerCap signs purchase-and-leaseback for six Airbus A330-900neos with Virgin Atlantic — deliveries Q2 2026–Q4 2027

KLM Cityhopper mulls boosting Embraer E2 fleet — could top 50 aircraft

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