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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00

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Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

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Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

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Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

2026-03-24T13:14:39.866148-07:00

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Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet Nigeria has inducted a Bombardier Global 7500 into its government fleet, adding an ultra-long-range business jet for official transport and VIP missions. The addition expands state airlift capability and mirrors broader adoption of modern business aircraft by governments and agencies in recent months.

2026-03-25T01:58:25.676349-07:00

Nigeria inducts Bombardier Global 7500 into government fleet

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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters in Los Angeles the carrier will not commit to buying future airplanes unless it has a clear propulsion choice, and he conceded United currently has little leverage over engine OEMs — a constraint on its negotiation power.

2026-03-24T19:22:20.123885-07:00

United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

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NetJets takes delivery of first factory-new Global 8000 NetJets has taken delivery of its first factory-new Global 8000, the ultra‑long‑range business jet, according to ch-aviation. The factory handover brings the Global 8000 into NetJets' fleet and is recorded in ch-aviation's delivery listings for business‑jet operators. It is NetJets' first factory‑new example of the type.

2026-03-24T13:21:34.191805-07:00

NetJets takes delivery of first factory-new Global 8000

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Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy Airbus is concluding an intense decade of flight testing and derivative development that began with the A380, leaving an impending void in its product‑development roadmap. The company must decide whether to prioritise derivative stretches, clean‑sheet designs or technology‑led platforms to sustain innovation and industrial throughput.

2026-03-24T13:14:39.866148-07:00

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead 2025 marked a turning point in the decades‑long Airbus–Boeing narrowbody rivalry: Boeing won more sales while Airbus took the delivery lead, changing the operational balance carriers must weigh. Airlines are increasingly leaning to Airbus for fleet commonality, efficiency and flexibility as they plan long‑term renewals.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.669531-07:00

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

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AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation AerCap has ordered 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries beginning in 2028. The lessor says the deal — which includes 55 new firm commitments — is linked to fleet modernisation at US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, expanding AerCap's narrowbody placement pipeline.

2026-03-24T12:54:52.185868-07:00

AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, deliveries from 2028 to support Frontier fleet modernisation

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Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors Lockheed Martin has partnered with Poland's Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 (WZL‑1) to provide in‑country sustainment for sensors on Warsaw's future AH‑64E Apache fleet, covering TADS/PNVS and the Longbow fire‑control radar. The move supports Poland's 2024 contract for 96 AH‑64E Guardians.

2026-03-24T12:54:48.369294-07:00

Lockheed Martin and WZL‑1 to localize sustainment for Poland's AH‑64E Apache sensors

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Fleets Dashboard — Global Airline Fleet Data & Trends (2026) Interactive Fleets Dashboard aggregates Profiles data from airlines and groups to deliver macro-level fleet composition and trend analysis at regional and global scales. Coverage spans carriers and groups, updating to 2026 as operators publish latest fleet figures, enabling cross-carrier comparisons and monitoring of deliveries, retirements, and capacity shifts.

2026-03-24T12:54:47.762317-07:00

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United: no new jet purchases without a propulsion choice; Kirby admits limited leverage over engine OEMs

Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

Airbus edges Boeing in 2025 narrowbody battle as deliveries outpace Boeing's sales lead

Airbus at a Crossroads: Mapping its post‑A380 product‑development strategy

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