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Avolon’s Q1 2026 net income jumps 32% to $191m on higher lease revenue and aircraft activity amid aircraft scarcity

Avolon reported Q1 2026 net income up 32% to $191 million, driven by higher lease revenue, strong operating cash flow, and continued aircraft acquisitions and sales. Management attributed results to aircraft scarcity, rising lease rates, and sustained demand supporting profitability.

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

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

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

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Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple type certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for 2029 delivery start

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

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Bombardier lifts 2026 free-cash-flow guidance after record Q1; backlog hits $20.3B

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

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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 type certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for 2029 delivery start Embraer says its redesigned next-generation Praetor 600E has earned type certification across Brazil (ANAC), the US (FAA) and Europe (EASA), clearing the path to begin first customer deliveries in 2029. Embraer also expects the Praetor 500E to receive triple certification by end-2026, targeting 2029 delivery timelines for both.

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

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple type certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for 2029 delivery start

Bombardier

Bombardier lifts 2026 free-cash-flow guidance after record Q1; backlog hits $20.3B Bombardier reported Q1 2026 profit of $53 million (vs. $44 million a year earlier) on 5% year-over-year revenue growth to $1.6 billion. The company raised 2026 free cash flow guidance above $1 billion after record Q1 backlog growth to $20.3 billion, with Services up 25% to $617 million.

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

Bombardier lifts 2026 free-cash-flow guidance after record Q1; backlog hits $20.3B

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Avolon’s Q1 2026 net income jumps 32% to $191m on higher lease revenue and aircraft activity amid aircraft scarcity Avolon reported Q1 2026 net income up 32% to $191 million, driven by higher lease revenue, strong operating cash flow, and continued aircraft acquisitions and sales. Management attributed results to aircraft scarcity, rising lease rates, and sustained demand supporting profitability.

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

Avolon’s Q1 2026 net income jumps 32% to $191m on higher lease revenue and aircraft activity amid aircraft scarcity

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Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop As Allegiant’s merger with Sun Country advances, CEO Greg Anderson tells Skift that low-cost carriers are being squeezed by competitive value pricing. In parallel, Allegiant reported a return to fourth-quarter profitability—net income of $31.9 million—while full-year losses narrowed as revenue and operating performance improved.

2026-04-30T04:11:09.605346-07:00

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

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Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil Mexico’s low-cost carrier Volaris is putting fleet growth on hold until the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine supply stabilizes. The decision is tied to persistent Airbus A320neo-family groundings and ongoing pressure from rising fuel prices, forcing a more conservative capacity strategy.

2026-04-29T20:07:58.206520-07:00

Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil

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AerCap posts Q1 2026 net profit of $818M ($4.96/diluted share) on 2% revenue growth to $1.68B AerCap reported first-quarter 2026 net profit of $818 million, or $4.96 per diluted share, on revenue up 2.0% year over year to $1.68 billion. Results cover the period ended March 31, 2026.

2026-04-29T17:35:13.974437-07:00

AerCap posts Q1 2026 net profit of $818M ($4.96/diluted share) on 2% revenue growth to $1.68B

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Avolon’s Q1 2026 net income jumps 32% to $191m on higher lease revenue and aircraft activity amid aircraft scarcity

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

Embraer Praetor 600E clears triple type certification (ANAC, FAA, EASA) for 2029 delivery start

Bombardier lifts 2026 free-cash-flow guidance after record Q1; backlog hits $20.3B

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