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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

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Copa Airlines commits to 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

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Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

2026-04-28T14:20:27.875449-07:00

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Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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China's Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft by 2035

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

China's Spring Airlines target

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Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years Saudi Arabia has agreed with Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov to establish in-country cargo aircraft production, with the work expected to begin within two years. The agreement signals a near-term push to localize airlift capacity supply and reduce reliance on external sourcing.

2026-04-28T14:20:27.875449-07:00

Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

DefenseNews.com

Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal India is opening military transport aircraft production beyond Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), enabling Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) to partner with Airbus to build the C-295 to replace aging Avro transports. The move underpins a reported $2 billion deal and reshapes India’s defense airlift industrial footprint.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.265237-07:00

Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal

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Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rose 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft; Gulfstream led new deliveries By year-end 2025, the Asia-Pacific business jet fleet grew to 1,168 aircraft—up 1.5% versus 2024. Gulfstream recorded the most new deliveries among OEMs, while Bombardier remained the largest in total fleet size. Southeast Asia emerged as a key entry destination for long-range jets, with Sino Jet maintaining a 43-aircraft lead in the operator ranking.

2026-04-28T10:50:25.884903-07:00

Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rose 1.5% in 2025 to 1,168 aircraft; Gulfstream led new deliveries

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Copa Airlines commits to 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub Copa Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options for an additional 20. The move deepens the airline’s all-Boeing narrowbody strategy, building on its existing 737 MAX fleet to accelerate capacity growth from Panama City’s Tocumen hub.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00

Copa Airlines commits to 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

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Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787 Alaska Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop transatlantic route between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino (FCO), marking its first entry into Europe. The launch is operated on Boeing 787s and follows final preparations for the carrier’s inaugural long-haul service to Europe.

2026-04-28T05:35:20.928192-07:00

Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787

Bloomberg

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JetBlue posts Q1 2026 net loss as fuel crisis drives operating pain; liquidity stands at $2.4B JetBlue reported a $224 million operating loss in Q1 2026, alongside a $319 million net loss ($0.86 per diluted share) on 4.7% higher revenue to $2.2 billion. Management cited an Iran-linked fuel environment as the biggest industry headwind since COVID, while pointing to a turnaround path toward “sustained profitability” and holding $2.4 billion liquidity plus a $600 million undrawn revolver. The carrier said it is not ruling out government support and outlined less severe Q2 cuts before ramping in the second half.

2026-04-28T04:34:40.110443-07:00

JetBlue posts Q1 2026 net loss as fuel crisis drives operating pain; liquidity stands at $2.4B

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

Copa Airlines commits to 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets with options for 20 more to expand its Panama hub

Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever nonstop Seattle–Rome service with Boeing 787

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