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Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order

Saudia is holding early discussions with Boeing and Airbus about a potential order for about 150 aircraft, the carrier says. If formalized, the multibillion-dollar procurement would markedly expand Saudia's fleet and intensify competition for limited OEM production and delivery slots.

2026-02-07T03:03:25.279827-08:00

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Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

2026-02-06T09:34:01.496273-08:00

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AerCap posts record FY2025 net income $3.8B; Q4 net income $633M

2026-02-06T04:03:34.393877-08:00

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India reportedly ready to buy up to $80 billion of Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal

2026-02-05T19:34:10.420553-08:00

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Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order Saudia is holding early discussions with Boeing and Airbus about a potential order for about 150 aircraft, the carrier says. If formalized, the multibillion-dollar procurement would markedly expand Saudia's fleet and intensify competition for limited OEM production and delivery slots.

2026-02-07T03:03:25.279827-08:00

Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order

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Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

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Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal plans to grow across the Gulf and into South Asia by increasing fleet utilization and taking scheduled aircraft deliveries. The carrier will combine higher hourly utilization with incoming units to open new routes and accelerate near‑term capacity growth.

2026-02-06T09:34:01.496273-08:00

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

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AerCap posts record FY2025 net income $3.8B; Q4 net income $633M AerCap reported a record 2025 net profit of $3.8 billion ($21.30 per share) and Q4 net income of $633 million ($3.79 per share). The lessor sold $3.9 billion of assets (realizing $819 million in gains), invested $5.4 billion in new assets and added 103 aircraft, incl. options, to its orderbook.

2026-02-06T04:03:34.393877-08:00

AerCap posts record FY2025 net income $3.8B; Q4 net income $633M

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Türkiye's Air Anka to add Boeing 737-800s ahead of planned launch Air Anka, a Turkish startup preparing to commence scheduled passenger service, will add Boeing 737-800s to its initial fleet, ch-aviation reports. Adding the widely used narrowbodies strengthens the carrier's launch preparations from Türkiye as it finalises regulatory, commercial and operational readiness.

2026-02-06T02:36:08.513092-08:00

Türkiye's Air Anka to add Boeing 737-800s ahead of planned launch

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Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s Asian airlines are increasingly viewing COMAC's C919 as a viable alternative to Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 single-aisles. Industry participants and airline executives say meaningful, fleet-scale adoption across the region is unlikely before the 2030s, making the C919 primarily a longer-term consideration.

2026-02-06T01:33:13.145300-08:00

Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s

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Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft Air Algerie has increased its firm Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) commitment to nine aircraft, Airbus backlog data show. The North African carrier took delivery of its first A330-900 in November last year, marking a further expansion of its long‑haul widebody fleet.

2026-02-06T00:38:10.429849-08:00

Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft

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Sudan Airways eyes more aircraft amid Khartoum restart Sudan Airways is pursuing additional aircraft as it resumes operations from Khartoum, marking the start of a capacity rebuild after service suspensions. The carrier has signalled fleet expansion to restore domestic and regional routes, though details on types, quantities and financing remain undisclosed.

2026-02-06T00:34:08.195733-08:00

Sudan Airways eyes more aircraft amid Khartoum restart

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Saudia in early talks with Boeing and Airbus on potential ~150-aircraft order

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

AerCap posts record FY2025 net income $3.8B; Q4 net income $633M

India reportedly ready to buy up to $80 billion of Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal

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