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Reuters • Dan Catchpole, Nathan Gomes

Boeing delays commercial profit recovery to 2027, cites Spirit reintegration and 737 MAX wiring defects

Boeing said first-quarter deliveries will be lower than forecast but should recover later in 2026. The company’s commercial-airplanes unit now expects profitability in 2027, not 2026, after higher-than-expected costs from reintegrating Spirit AeroSystems and remediating 737 MAX wiring defects.

2026-03-17T07:29:17.180069-07:00

IATA

IATA LTDP: Global air passenger demand to more than double to ~20.8 trillion RPK by 2050

2026-03-17T03:20:01.885649-07:00

AINonline

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

ATR Aircraft

Avation exercises options for five ATR 72-600s, taking ATR orderbook to 54

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

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Rotortrade 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report: demand outstrips OEM capacity; Jan. 1, 2026 fleet snapshot Rotortrade's 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report finds global helicopter demand remains strong and exceeds current OEM production capacity, creating acute supply pressure across both new deliveries and the pre‑owned market. It includes a detailed fleet snapshot as of Jan. 1, 2026, to help benchmark inventories, backlogs and aftermarket liquidity.

2026-03-17T09:40:15.184513-07:00

Rotortrade 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report: demand outstrips OEM capacity; Jan. 1, 2026 fleet snapshot

AINonline

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas Daher will open a combined assembly line in Stuart, Florida to support strong demand across the Americas, and expects the first Stuart-built aircraft to be completed in 2027. The U.S. line expands Daher’s manufacturing footprint to accelerate deliveries for regional customers.

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

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Boeing delays commercial profit recovery to 2027, cites Spirit reintegration and 737 MAX wiring defects Boeing said first-quarter deliveries will be lower than forecast but should recover later in 2026. The company’s commercial-airplanes unit now expects profitability in 2027, not 2026, after higher-than-expected costs from reintegrating Spirit AeroSystems and remediating 737 MAX wiring defects.

2026-03-17T07:29:17.180069-07:00

Boeing delays commercial profit recovery to 2027, cites Spirit reintegration and 737 MAX wiring defects

IATA

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IATA LTDP: Global air passenger demand to more than double to ~20.8 trillion RPK by 2050 IATA's Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) forecast global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050, reaching about 20.8 trillion revenue passenger‑kilometres in the medium scenario. The projection raises immediate implications for fleet planning, airport infrastructure and aviation sustainability strategies.

2026-03-17T03:20:01.885649-07:00

IATA LTDP: Global air passenger demand to more than double to ~20.8 trillion RPK by 2050

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Avation exercises options for five ATR 72-600s, taking ATR orderbook to 54 Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72-600 turboprops under its long-term framework agreement with ATR, taking its cumulative ATR orders to 54 aircraft placed over the past 15 years. The five aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2028–29.

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

Avation exercises options for five ATR 72-600s, taking ATR orderbook to 54

ch-aviation

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet SUM Air has been granted an air operator certificate and is preparing to commence operations, targeting a 25-aircraft ATR fleet as it scales up. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle and paves the way for planned fleet deliveries and service launches.

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

ch-aviation

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review China Airlines has cut its commitments for Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft as it conducts a comprehensive fleet strategy review. The move signals a reassessment of capacity growth, delivery timing and fleet composition as the carrier re-evaluates order fulfilment and capital allocation.

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

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Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production Boeing has asked suppliers to identify any production impacts from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, warning that a prolonged conflict could constrain aircraft output through supply-chain disruption, overflight access, higher insurance costs and risks to its defence business.

2026-03-16T13:44:40.142498-07:00

Boeing asks suppliers to assess Iran-related conflict risk to aircraft production

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Boeing delays commercial profit recovery to 2027, cites Spirit reintegration and 737 MAX wiring defects

IATA LTDP: Global air passenger demand to more than double to ~20.8 trillion RPK by 2050

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

Avation exercises options for five ATR 72-600s, taking ATR orderbook to 54

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