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Porter marks 50th Embraer E195‑E2 delivery as fleet push reshapes its North American strategy

Embraer has delivered the 50th E195‑E2 to Porter Airlines, a milestone in the carrier's rapid E2 fleet build that began with its first E195‑E2 in December 2022. The delivery, part of a 75‑aircraft programme, supports Porter's network expansion across North America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

2025-12-23T05:19:23.644769-08:00

Airline Economics

Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Completes Maiden Test Flight from Charleston

2025-12-23T05:19:22.543779-08:00

Simple Flying

Boeing to raise 737 production to 47/month by mid‑2026 to tackle multi‑year backlog

2025-12-22T20:44:34.046302-08:00

Airbus

Spain orders 18 Airbus C295 transports to replace CN235/C212 and bolster Airbus industrial footprint

2025-12-23T02:57:50.550251-08:00

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Porter marks 50th Embraer E195‑E2 delivery as fleet push reshapes its North American strategy Embraer has delivered the 50th E195‑E2 to Porter Airlines, a milestone in the carrier's rapid E2 fleet build that began with its first E195‑E2 in December 2022. The delivery, part of a 75‑aircraft programme, supports Porter's network expansion across North America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

2025-12-23T05:19:23.644769-08:00

Porter marks 50th Embraer E195‑E2 delivery as fleet push reshapes its North American strategy

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Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Completes Maiden Test Flight from Charleston Riyadh Air's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner completed its maiden test flight from Boeing's North Charleston final-assembly facility on December 23, a key delivery-phase milestone for the Saudi start‑up. The flight advances the aircraft toward acceptance and entry into Riyadh Air's long‑haul fleet ahead of planned operations.

2025-12-23T05:19:22.543779-08:00

Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Completes Maiden Test Flight from Charleston

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Airbus Succeeded Where Bombardier Couldn't: How the A220 Was Stabilised The A220’s history — and Bombardier’s decision to leave commercial aviation — shows how Airbus used industrial scale, tighter processes and program discipline to stabilise a troubled jet. The programme’s turnaround illustrates how OEM integration can convert a niche regional design into a globally supported single‑aisle offering.

2025-12-23T05:09:05.699729-08:00

Airbus Succeeded Where Bombardier Couldn't: How the A220 Was Stabilised

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Spain orders 18 Airbus C295 transports to replace CN235/C212 and bolster Airbus industrial footprint Spain's Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for 18 C295 tactical transport aircraft to replace its aging CN235 and C212 fleets, using the procurement to reinforce Airbus's industrial anchoring and long‑term capabilities in Spain. The order was announced days after Madrid awarded a separate, large 100‑rotorcraft helicopter deal to Airbus.

2025-12-23T02:57:50.550251-08:00

Spain orders 18 Airbus C295 transports to replace CN235/C212 and bolster Airbus industrial footprint

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Qatar Amiri Flight takes delivery of first ACJ320neo Qatar Amiri Flight has taken delivery of its first Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ320neo, the VIP variant of the A320neo family, the handover was reported by ch-aviation. No further details on configuration or delivery date were provided.

2025-12-22T21:01:14.514044-08:00

Qatar Amiri Flight takes delivery of first ACJ320neo

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Boeing to raise 737 production to 47/month by mid‑2026 to tackle multi‑year backlog Boeing will raise 737 production to 47 aircraft per month by late spring or early summer 2026 at Renton to help clear a roughly 6,000‑plane backlog through the 2030s. The ramp targets strong demand — Indian carriers operate 150+ 737s and have about 400 more on order.

2025-12-22T20:44:34.046302-08:00

Boeing to raise 737 production to 47/month by mid‑2026 to tackle multi‑year backlog

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Lufthansa eyes six more second‑hand Airbus A350s Lufthansa is reported to be exploring the acquisition of six additional second‑hand Airbus A350s. The carrier has not disclosed sellers, delivery timing or financing for the potential purchases. If confirmed, the move would add used A350 capacity to the group's widebody fleet on a faster timeline than new‑build orders.

2025-12-22T16:49:20.758753-08:00

Lufthansa eyes six more second‑hand Airbus A350s

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First Cessna SkyCourier freighter delivered to Mexico for FlexCoah/Altair cargo operations Textron has delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier freighter to Mexico, handing the aircraft to FlexCoah for operation by its aviation subsidiary Altair. The twin‑engine turboprop freighter will expand domestic air‑cargo capacity and speed across the country, the company said.

2025-12-22T10:49:15.107663-08:00

First Cessna SkyCourier freighter delivered to Mexico for FlexCoah/Altair cargo operations

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Porter marks 50th Embraer E195‑E2 delivery as fleet push reshapes its North American strategy

Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Completes Maiden Test Flight from Charleston

Boeing to raise 737 production to 47/month by mid‑2026 to tackle multi‑year backlog

Spain orders 18 Airbus C295 transports to replace CN235/C212 and bolster Airbus industrial footprint

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