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Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s

A board dispute at Thai Airways has delayed finalisation of lease agreements for ten incremental Boeing 787 widebodies, blocking the carrier's planned fleet additions. A December 23 court action tied to the board dispute has put the leases on hold while the legal matter proceeds.

2025-12-30T18:44:50.279833-08:00

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Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion

2025-12-30T14:24:55.479674-08:00

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France finalises SEK12.3bn ($1.3bn) deal for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, options for two more

2025-12-30T08:13:12.616733-08:00

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US clears $1.8bn sale of three Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Denmark to bolster NATO Arctic surveillance

2025-12-30T06:29:43.412096-08:00

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Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s A board dispute at Thai Airways has delayed finalisation of lease agreements for ten incremental Boeing 787 widebodies, blocking the carrier's planned fleet additions. A December 23 court action tied to the board dispute has put the leases on hold while the legal matter proceeds.

2025-12-30T18:44:50.279833-08:00

Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s

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Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion Korean Air has received a government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) following completion work, the carrier said. The handover completes VIP‑standard outfitting on the 737‑8 BBJ, with the aircraft handed over after finishing modification and completion processes and formal acceptance by the operator.

2025-12-30T14:24:55.479674-08:00

Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion

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France finalises SEK12.3bn ($1.3bn) deal for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, options for two more France has signed a SEK12.3bn (≈$1.3bn) contract with Saab for two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, with options for two additional airframes. The jets will replace the E‑3F Sentry fleet and are due for delivery between 2029 and 2032.

2025-12-30T08:13:12.616733-08:00

France finalises SEK12.3bn ($1.3bn) deal for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, options for two more

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Air Congo targets 2026 international launch after Ethiopian leases two ATR 72-600s DR Congo’s Air Congo is targeting 2026 to launch international services after Ethiopian Airlines agreed to lease two new ATR 72-600s to the 49%-owned carrier. The turboprops, managed by Ethiopian and due in February 2026, will open thin domestic routes and strengthen route economics ahead of expansion.

2025-12-30T07:09:54.694316-08:00

Air Congo targets 2026 international launch after Ethiopian leases two ATR 72-600s

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US clears $1.8bn sale of three Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Denmark to bolster NATO Arctic surveillance The US State Department approved a potential $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale for three Boeing P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and associated support to Denmark. The purchase expands NATO's 737‑based surveillance footprint, strengthening maritime patrol, anti‑submarine and Arctic surveillance around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

2025-12-30T06:29:43.412096-08:00

US clears $1.8bn sale of three Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Denmark to bolster NATO Arctic surveillance

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Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.58–$8.6 billion contract to design, produce and deliver 25 F‑15IA fighters to the Israeli Air Force, with an option for 25 additional aircraft. Deliveries are expected through the end of 2035 and the deal is partly funded by US military aid.

2025-12-29T15:31:54.865466-08:00

Pentagon awards Boeing $8.6B contract to build 25 F-15IA fighters for Israel, option for 25 more

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Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026 Industry leaders identify five priority challenges for commercial aviation in 2026: persistent supply‑chain constraints, GTF engine AOGs, pressures around new‑model development, Boeing certification work, and the operational strain of meeting robust demand. These factors will determine production rates, aftermarket loads and delivery schedules next year.

2025-12-29T15:10:44.545261-08:00

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

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Brazil’s Azul and Airbus reach aircraft purchase agreement Azul has reached an aircraft purchase agreement with Airbus, the carriers said, representing a material fleet commitment for the Brazilian carrier. The brief announcement did not disclose aircraft types, quantities or delivery timing, leaving implications for fleet planning and OEM delivery slots unclear.

2025-12-29T13:24:02.523637-08:00

Brazil’s Azul and Airbus reach aircraft purchase agreement

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Board dispute at Thai Airways stalls leases for ten Boeing 787s

Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion

France finalises SEK12.3bn ($1.3bn) deal for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, options for two more

US clears $1.8bn sale of three Boeing P-8A Poseidons to Denmark to bolster NATO Arctic surveillance

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