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American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

The Airflow Pod-Ed examines the latest escalation between American and United over gates and capacity at Chicago O’Hare, evaluates signs of a commercial recovery in Venezuela, and parses Air Canada’s strategic shift involving the Airbus A350-1000 and its implications for long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-22T10:41:41.797599-08:00

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Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans

2026-02-22T10:06:33.183098-08:00

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Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00

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Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

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American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move The Airflow Pod-Ed examines the latest escalation between American and United over gates and capacity at Chicago O’Hare, evaluates signs of a commercial recovery in Venezuela, and parses Air Canada’s strategic shift involving the Airbus A350-1000 and its implications for long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-22T10:41:41.797599-08:00

American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

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Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans Flybondi announced route network adjustments alongside fleet moves and strategic initiatives, covering new and reinstated services, aircraft acquisitions and commercial partnerships. The operator's update outlines how route launches and fleet deployment will change near‑term capacity and competitive positioning across Argentina's domestic and regional markets.

2026-02-22T10:06:33.183098-08:00

Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans

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Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an enhanced MoU to establish a Final Assembly Line for the E175 in India under the RTA program. The deal targets production of up to 500 regional jets and includes plans for MRO facilities and pilot training to build a domestic ecosystem.

2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00

Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

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Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases Azul has completed its U.S. Chapter 11 restructuring, cutting about $2.5 billion of debt and lease obligations and exiting bankruptcy. Backed by United and American commitments, the recapitalization stabilizes the carrier’s balance sheet and allows focus on its ~800‑flight daily network and regional cargo growth.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

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Embraer sends KC-390 demonstrator on global sales tour to pursue export military orders Embraer's company-owned KC-390 demonstrator, unveiled in September 2024, is conducting an intensive world tour—visiting customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America—as the Brazilian airframer presses to win export orders for its multi-role KC-390 Millennium tactical transport.

2026-02-20T12:55:56.619766-08:00

Embraer sends KC-390 demonstrator on global sales tour to pursue export military orders

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Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8) Air Canada rouge has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8), introducing the MAX 8 into the carrier’s leisure unit. The handover represents the start of rouge’s adoption of Boeing's latest-generation narrowbody as Air Canada augments its short- and medium-haul fleet.

2026-02-20T09:21:36.876327-08:00

Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8)

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H160 hits 50% civil-category share after 30 orders as 2025 helicopter deliveries total 938 ($4.7B); AW139 leads with 47 units Airbus Helicopters rates 2025 a “turning point” after 30 H160 orders that the programme head says represent roughly 50% of the civil market in its category. GAMA reports 938 civilian helicopter deliveries in 2025 worth $4.7 billion, with Leonardo's AW139 the top seller at 47 units.

2026-02-20T06:06:16.564280-08:00

H160 hits 50% civil-category share after 30 orders as 2025 helicopter deliveries total 938 ($4.7B); AW139 leads with 47 units

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Business-jet OEMs deliver 34 aircraft in January 2026 Business-jet OEMs handed over 34 new aircraft in January 2026, a monthly snapshot that requires model-, OEM- and regional-level breakdowns to show whether momentum in bizav deliveries is persisting after 2025. The figure will be compared against 2025 trends and OEM production plans.

2026-02-20T05:46:48.295515-08:00

Business-jet OEMs deliver 34 aircraft in January 2026

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American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

Flybondi route, fleet and strategy update — network changes and aircraft plans

Embraer and Adani to establish E175 final assembly line in India, targeting 500 regional jets

Azul exits U.S. Chapter 11 after cutting about $2.5bn of debt and leases

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