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COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

If Chinese airlines take delivery of 33 COMAC C919s in 2026, COMAC’s output rate would translate to roughly 2–3 aircraft per month—constrained by LEAP-1C engine risk and export limits. The gap between demand expectations and engine/export realities is a key near-term planning variable for the program.

2026-04-10T07:40:21.683869-07:00

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Airbus rebounds in March with 60 deliveries; Q1 hands to 114 amid A320neo engine constraints

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

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MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development

2026-04-10T00:08:52.160299-07:00

Airways Magazine

Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

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COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month If Chinese airlines take delivery of 33 COMAC C919s in 2026, COMAC’s output rate would translate to roughly 2–3 aircraft per month—constrained by LEAP-1C engine risk and export limits. The gap between demand expectations and engine/export realities is a key near-term planning variable for the program.

2026-04-10T07:40:21.683869-07:00

COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

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Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season Norwegian has wet-leased Airbus A320 aircraft to support summer-season capacity, drawing on outsourced aircraft and crew to manage peak-demand scheduling. The move underscores how the carrier is using near-term capacity options while continuing to shape its broader fleet plan.

2026-04-10T06:23:16.264985-07:00

Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season

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Airbus rebounds in March with 60 deliveries; Q1 hands to 114 amid A320neo engine constraints Airbus delivered 60 aircraft in March and booked 331 orders, pushing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets—down 16% year over year. The uptick comes as Airbus frames accelerated widebody output (including A350 and A330) while Pratt & Whitney-related constraints continue to weigh on A320neo production.

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

Airbus rebounds in March with 60 deliveries; Q1 hands to 114 amid A320neo engine constraints

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MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development Horizon Aircraft has signed an agreement with MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiary, to advance development of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The deal adds MHIRJ support to Horizon’s ongoing prototype work as the X7 prepares for the next development phase.

2026-04-10T00:08:52.160299-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development

Airways Magazine

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Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens Airbus logged 331 gross orders (10 cancellations) and delivered 60 aircraft in March 2026, lifting its visible backlog to 9,087. March handovers comprised 48 narrowbodies and 12 widebodies — led by 24 A321neos and 17 A320neos — while quarterly deliveries slipped to 114 from 136 year‑ago.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens

Flying Magazine

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support Portugal's Air Force has chosen the Tecnam P‑Mentor to rebuild its basic pilot‑training capability, contracting seven P‑Mentor aircraft together with synthetic training systems and maintenance support under a World Aviation‑led deal awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Delivery and timeline details were not disclosed.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.007579-07:00

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support

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DAE and Blackstone launch 'Equator' to deploy $1.6bn/year in aircraft leasing Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Blackstone Credit & Insurance have launched "Equator", a dedicated aircraft‑leasing investment platform that will deploy roughly $1.6 billion per year. Under the programme DAE will acquire aircraft — including a reported €1.4bn purchase — using Blackstone‑backed flexible credit capital to place with global airlines.

2026-04-09T04:37:08.763361-07:00

DAE and Blackstone launch 'Equator' to deploy $1.6bn/year in aircraft leasing

Leeham News

Boeing will not launch new airplane programs until airlines, technology and production are ready; Renton 737 backlog remains CEO Kelly Ortberg has said Boeing will defer any new clean-sheet airplane programmes until airlines signal demand, the necessary technologies mature, and production capability is secure. Boeing still faces more than four dozen unfinished 737s clogging Renton, underscoring ongoing production constraints.

2026-04-09T00:31:35.688135-07:00

Boeing will not launch new airplane programs until airlines, technology and production are ready; Renton 737 backlog remains

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COMAC’s C919 faces 2026 throughput cap: 33 deliveries imply just 2–3/month

Airbus rebounds in March with 60 deliveries; Q1 hands to 114 amid A320neo engine constraints

MHI RJ Aviation Group to support Horizon Aircraft’s Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL development

Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens

News Timeline