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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

American Airlines is trimming its Airbus A321XLR purchase by 20%, alongside a plan to raise more than $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed bond issuance. Proceeds are earmarked to fund 17 new aircraft purchases (and over 30 new planes in total), tightening fleet expansion while preserving financial discipline.

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback of two ATR 72-600s for Braathens Regional Airlines

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

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Embraer posts record Q1: revenue up 31% to $1.4B, operating profit up 52% as defense demand boosts margins and backlog hits $32.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

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Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00

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French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet The French Navy has received the first of three leased Pilatus PC-24 business jets. Jet Aviation’s French operation acquired the aircraft and will be responsible for maintenance, establishing the sustainment model for the remaining PC-24 deliveries and in-service support.

2026-05-08T12:49:53.890537-07:00

French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback of two ATR 72-600s for Braathens Regional Airlines ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft with Braathens Regional Airlines. The turboprops—serial numbers 1348 and 1357—remain operated by Braathens for SAS-branded regional services across Sweden and Northern Europe.

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback of two ATR 72-600s for Braathens Regional Airlines

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries American Airlines is trimming its Airbus A321XLR purchase by 20%, alongside a plan to raise more than $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed bond issuance. Proceeds are earmarked to fund 17 new aircraft purchases (and over 30 new planes in total), tightening fleet expansion while preserving financial discipline.

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

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GlobeAir to introduce HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26 Austria’s GlobeAir plans to begin introducing HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26, signaling a targeted expansion of its business-jet fleet within Europe on a defined delivery/entry-into-service timeline. The move adds momentum to the operator’s near-term modernization plans.

2026-05-08T06:33:01.919609-07:00

GlobeAir to introduce HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26

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Embraer posts record Q1: revenue up 31% to $1.4B, operating profit up 52% as defense demand boosts margins and backlog hits $32. Embraer reported record first-quarter results, lifting revenue 31% year over year to $1.4 billion and pushing operating profit 52% higher. Defense product demand helped support profitability, while first-quarter deliveries rose 30% to $418 million. Firm order backlog climbed to a record $32.1 billion.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

Embraer posts record Q1: revenue up 31% to $1.4B, operating profit up 52% as defense demand boosts margins and backlog hits $32.

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Rostec admits Yakovlev MC-21-310 certification and production delays; first deliveries pushed to 2027 Rostec chief acknowledged certification and production shortfalls discussed with Vladimir Putin, saying initial Yakovlev MC-21-310 deliveries are now delayed until 2027. The slide in the program’s near-term timeline adds pressure on Russia’s domestic airliner restart plan as authorities target earlier certification milestones for multiple types.

2026-05-08T03:43:03.190020-07:00

Rostec admits Yakovlev MC-21-310 certification and production delays; first deliveries pushed to 2027

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Elevate Jet acquires a rare VIP Boeing 757-200 for long-standing private client Elevate Jet says it has acquired one of the few VIP-configured Boeing 757-200 aircraft available globally, placed on behalf of a long-standing private client as ultra-premium group and VIP travel demand increases. The aircraft is positioned for high-profile travel use cases, including rock-band and sports-team movement.

2026-05-08T00:02:02.049177-07:00

Elevate Jet acquires a rare VIP Boeing 757-200 for long-standing private client

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FlyOne Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo jets during French President Macron’s Armenia state visit FlyOne Armenia has signed an order for two Airbus A321neo aircraft in conjunction with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Armenia. The carrier said the move supports fleet expansion and improved operational efficiency, but it did not disclose any delivery timeline. It also marks FlyOne Armenia’s first direct Airbus order.

2026-05-07T23:50:10.989151-07:00

FlyOne Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo jets during French President Macron’s Armenia state visit

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback of two ATR 72-600s for Braathens Regional Airlines

Embraer posts record Q1: revenue up 31% to $1.4B, operating profit up 52% as defense demand boosts margins and backlog hits $32.

Riyadh Air expands U.S. footprint: files for foreign air carrier permit/exemption, joins IATA, and books two more aircraft for l

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