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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

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Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

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Copa turns in US$212.5M Q1 profit, keeps capacity growth targets despite delivery delays and surging fuel costs

2026-05-14T12:10:30.726646-07:00

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

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Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator Alaska Airlines CEO says the carrier plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes using Boeing 787s, signaling a deliberate move beyond its traditional regional footprint. The strategy is designed to reposition Alaska into a West Coast long-haul player, with Europe as a near-term proving ground.

2026-05-15T15:38:21.179217-07:00

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

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Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy Avincis has added a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter to expand its rapid-response air rescue capability in challenging regions of Italy. The aircraft is intended to support fast deployment for emergency missions across difficult operating areas, reinforcing Avincis’ rotorcraft-based response footprint.

2026-05-15T05:53:21.273972-07:00

Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy

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LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries Polish carrier LOT has started withdrawing Embraer E175 jets from service, with two aircraft left service in 2025 and ferried into storage between March and April, per Aviation Week. The E175 drawdown supports the airline’s transition toward the Airbus A220 fleet ahead of upcoming deliveries.

2026-05-15T04:24:59.529213-07:00

LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries

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IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft IAG has increased its Boeing 737 MAX allocation for Vueling to 60 aircraft, a move that signals further narrowbody capacity planning under the Vueling brand. The updated allocation adds detail to how IAG is prioritizing MAX deliveries across its European low-cost network.

2026-05-15T04:24:12.997563-07:00

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

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Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26 Nigeria’s Air Peace is reportedly set to add Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2H26, signaling further narrowbody capacity expansion. The move will likely deepen the carrier’s single-aisle fleet scale as it continues to adjust aircraft availability against Nigeria’s volatile operating cost environment.

2026-05-15T02:21:37.903499-07:00

Air Peace plans 737-800 fleet buildout for 2H26

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Fly Cham plots fleet renewal and growth to 15 aircraft Syria’s Fly Cham is pursuing a fleet renewal program and plans to grow its operation to 15 aircraft, positioning the carrier for expanded capacity while refreshing its aircraft base. The move underscores a near-term scaling strategy built around new or replacement fleet aircraft.

2026-05-14T23:39:43.067656-07:00

Fly Cham plots fleet renewal and growth to 15 aircraft

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STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines swung back to profit in Q1 2026 as passenger and cargo demand strengthened. The carrier also announced plans to raise funds via a mid-2Q26 bond and share sale, while monetizing three new Airbus A330neo aircraft through asset sales and increasing Taipei Taoyuan–Busan service for July 2026.

2026-05-14T17:59:22.912449-07:00

STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

Alaska Airlines plots 787-led shift from regional carrier to global intercontinental operator

IAG raises Boeing 737 MAX allocation to Vueling to 60 aircraft

Copa turns in US$212.5M Q1 profit, keeps capacity growth targets despite delivery delays and surging fuel costs

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