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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

Embraer reported its best first quarter in company history, with record $1.4 billion revenue (+31%) and operating profit up 52%. The Brazilian airframer delivered 44 aircraft in the prior quarter, citing defense demand strength and saying commercial/business jet demand remains intact despite ongoing supply-chain strains.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

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Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior

2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00

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Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months

2026-05-07T23:50:10.700371-07:00

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

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Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior Alaska Air Group is issuing senior notes—raising net proceeds to $500 million via a private offering—with a separate plan to borrow up to $1 billion as jet fuel costs surge. The carrier expects elevated fuel prices to add about $600 million to second-quarter expenses, citing ongoing geopolitical pressure.

2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00

Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior

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French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet The French Navy has received the first of three leased Pilatus PC-24 business jets. Jet Aviation’s French operation acquired the aircraft and will be responsible for maintenance, establishing the sustainment model for the remaining PC-24 deliveries and in-service support.

2026-05-08T12:49:53.890537-07:00

French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger turboprops with Sweden’s Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft—serial numbers 1348 and 1357—remain with Braathens Regional Airlines under lease, serving regional routes in Sweden and northern Europe for SAS’ regional network.

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries American Airlines is trimming its Airbus A321XLR purchase by 20%, alongside a plan to raise more than $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed bond issuance. Proceeds are earmarked to fund 17 new aircraft purchases (and over 30 new planes in total), tightening fleet expansion while preserving financial discipline.

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

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GlobeAir to introduce HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26 Austria’s GlobeAir plans to begin introducing HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26, signaling a targeted expansion of its business-jet fleet within Europe on a defined delivery/entry-into-service timeline. The move adds momentum to the operator’s near-term modernization plans.

2026-05-08T06:33:01.919609-07:00

GlobeAir to introduce HondaJet M2s by late 2Q26

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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track Embraer reported its best first quarter in company history, with record $1.4 billion revenue (+31%) and operating profit up 52%. The Brazilian airframer delivered 44 aircraft in the prior quarter, citing defense demand strength and saying commercial/business jet demand remains intact despite ongoing supply-chain strains.

2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00

Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

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Rostec admits Yakovlev MC-21-310 certification and production delays; first deliveries pushed to 2027 Rostec chief acknowledged certification and production shortfalls discussed with Vladimir Putin, saying initial Yakovlev MC-21-310 deliveries are now delayed until 2027. The slide in the program’s near-term timeline adds pressure on Russia’s domestic airliner restart plan as authorities target earlier certification milestones for multiple types.

2026-05-08T03:43:03.190020-07:00

Rostec admits Yakovlev MC-21-310 certification and production delays; first deliveries pushed to 2027

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Elevate Jet acquires a rare VIP Boeing 757-200 for long-standing private client Elevate Jet says it has acquired one of the few VIP-configured Boeing 757-200 aircraft available globally, placed on behalf of a long-standing private client as ultra-premium group and VIP travel demand increases. The aircraft is positioned for high-profile travel use cases, including rock-band and sports-team movement.

2026-05-08T00:02:02.049177-07:00

Elevate Jet acquires a rare VIP Boeing 757-200 for long-standing private client

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Embraer posts record Q1 on defense growth: $1.4B revenue (+31%) and 52% higher operating profit, while deliveries stay on track

Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior

Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

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