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Northrop delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, sustaining E-2D production at 82 aircraft built

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring ongoing production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early-warning platform. The company has now produced 82 E-2Ds in total, reflecting continued collaboration with the Navy and industry partners.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

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Airbus A320neo panel rework pushes delivery resync to June as profits slide

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

2026-04-30T05:02:08.191192-07:00

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas Tunisair has wet-leased an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 787-9 through an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract signed with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The arrangement is intended to provide additional long-haul capacity to support Tunisair’s ongoing operations.

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

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Airbus A320neo panel rework pushes delivery resync to June as profits slide A quality failure tied to an A320neo-family fuselage panel continues to suppress deliveries nearly five months after it first surfaced. Airbus is working through fuselage panel rework and an administrative hitch, aiming to resynchronize output and handovers before the second half, with a June resync target. Meanwhile, Airbus quarterly profits fell 50% year-on-year as delivery pacing weakens.

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

Airbus A320neo panel rework pushes delivery resync to June as profits slide

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 and 35 A320neo-family aircraft, respectively, totaling 137 jets. The transaction is valued at about $21.4bn as the carriers expand capacity and fleet growth.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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Northrop delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, sustaining E-2D production at 82 aircraft built Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy, underscoring ongoing production momentum for the carrier-based airborne early-warning platform. The company has now produced 82 E-2Ds in total, reflecting continued collaboration with the Navy and industry partners.

2026-04-30T15:14:12.548558-07:00

Northrop delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, sustaining E-2D production at 82 aircraft built

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Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045 Cirium expects business-jet deliveries to edge up in 2026, extending a multi-decade growth runway that totals about 18,000 deliveries through 2045. The forecast frames long-horizon demand visibility for cabin manufacturers, completion specialists, and service providers supporting fleet build-outs.

2026-04-30T09:20:53.273735-07:00

Cirium forecasts business jet deliveries edging higher in 2026 on path to ~18,000 aircraft through 2045

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Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries Embraer’s redesigned Praetor 600E has received type certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the FAA and EASA, validating an upgraded super-midsize business jet configuration. The approvals cover the aircraft’s cabin comfort and utility features and put it on track for first customer deliveries in 2029, with the Praetor 500E also targeted for triple certification by end-2026.

2026-04-30T06:57:10.380741-07:00

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for first 2029 deliveries

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Northrop delivers 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to U.S. Navy, sustaining E-2D production at 82 aircraft built

Airbus A320neo panel rework pushes delivery resync to June as profits slide

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

Avolon Q1 2026 profit jumps 32% to $191M on higher lease revenues, strong cash flow

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