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Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 39 customers in July, taking 2026 deliveries to 418—still ahead of 2025 but below the pace needed to meet its annual target. The company also booked 204 orders, while the first A350F freighter delivery moved to late 2027.
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Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 39 customers in July, taking 2026 deliveries to 418—still ahead of 2025 but below the pace needed to meet its annual target. The company also booked 204 orders, while the first A350F freighter delivery moved to late 2027.
VietJetAir expects to receive more than 600 Airbus and Boeing aircraft through 2035 as the Vietnamese low-cost carrier expands its international network and aviation-services businesses. The planned fleet growth points to an aggressive long-term capacity and diversification strategy across passenger operations and related aviation activities.
LATAM Airlines plans to close 2026 with 12 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, expanding its fleet with Embraer’s latest-generation regional jet. The announcement underscores continued fleet growth and the E195-E2’s role in LATAM’s future capacity strategy.
Cathay Pacific is preparing to order nearly 50 additional aircraft and grow its fleet to about 300 planes by 2033, linking the expansion to increased capacity at Hong Kong International Airport as its long-awaited third runway advances.
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Wizz Air reported a €183.3 million operating loss in its fiscal first quarter as fuel costs rose 39%, while Cebu Pacific also swung into the red after fuel expenses more than doubled. Cathay Group increased first-half profit to $795 million despite higher fuel costs, but faces a six-month A350 freighter delivery delay.
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IndiGo is pausing additional jet orders until 2030 as it evaluates next-generation aircraft, according to the report. The decision could affect the timing and scale of the airline’s future fleet expansion, while signaling a more cautious approach to long-term capacity commitments and aircraft selection.
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Allegiant says the combination with Sun Country is driving junior-pilot attrition in Minneapolis-St. Paul as Delta recruits from the merged carrier, forcing schedule reductions even as cargo flying expands. Allegiant reported 7% fewer flights but 16% higher revenue in the second quarter and is evaluating additional 737 MAX options.
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