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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

Philippine Airlines reported $160 million net income for 2025 after carrying 16.3 million passengers and received the region’s first Airbus A350‑1000. From 3 May 2026 PAL will increase A350 rotations on Manila–Seattle from two to three weekly, replacing 777‑300ER flying.

2026-04-01T06:11:05.425775-07:00

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UK accepts final Tranche 1 F-35B, completing 48‑aircraft initial buy as follow‑on plans remain undecided

2026-04-01T04:01:25.324818-07:00

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Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in 2025 as passengers hit 4.6 million

2026-04-01T03:15:36.947326-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service Philippine Airlines reported $160 million net income for 2025 after carrying 16.3 million passengers and received the region’s first Airbus A350‑1000. From 3 May 2026 PAL will increase A350 rotations on Manila–Seattle from two to three weekly, replacing 777‑300ER flying.

2026-04-01T06:11:05.425775-07:00

Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

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UK accepts final Tranche 1 F-35B, completing 48‑aircraft initial buy as follow‑on plans remain undecided On 27 March the UK’s Defence Equipment & Support accepted the final aircraft from its Tranche 1 F‑35B programme, completing the initial 48‑jet Lightning II purchase. DE&S said firm decisions on any further UK F‑35 purchases or Tranche 2 commitments have not yet been finalised.

2026-04-01T04:01:25.324818-07:00

UK accepts final Tranche 1 F-35B, completing 48‑aircraft initial buy as follow‑on plans remain undecided

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Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in 2025 as passengers hit 4.6 million Air Serbia closed 2025 with record revenues just under €720 million and a €45.3 million pre‑tax profit after carrying almost 4.6 million passengers at a 77.3% load factor. Management credits careful capacity management and added fleet capacity, including a fourth A320, for the results.

2026-04-01T03:15:36.947326-07:00

Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in 2025 as passengers hit 4.6 million

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Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute Pratt & Whitney executive Deurloo said the company's immediate priority is lifting grounded airline fleets amid a public Airbus–carrier dispute over engine availability. The comment signals a concentrated operational push to return aircraft to service while commercial tensions remain unresolved.

2026-03-31T16:01:26.179822-07:00

Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

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Guyana’s BK Aviation to add two HAL Dornier 228s after IAF C-17 airlift Guyana’s BK Aviation will add two HAL Dornier 228 turboprops to its fleet after an Indian Air Force C-17 airlift delivered a Dornier 228 to Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The move expands regional capacity for short-field operations and underscores growing India–Guyana aviation cooperation.

2026-03-31T12:25:58.419475-07:00

Guyana’s BK Aviation to add two HAL Dornier 228s after IAF C-17 airlift

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United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets United Airlines has placed a firm order for 15 Boom Overture supersonic jets and options for 35 more from Denver-based Boom Technology. The deal is a clear carrier commitment to ultra-fast commercial aircraft and adds a new dimension to United's long-term fleet strategy.

2026-03-31T09:41:38.225154-07:00

United orders 15 firm and 35 option Boom Overture supersonic jets

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Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise Bruno Even is leaving his post as CEO of Airbus Helicopters after an eight‑year tenure, exiting with the business widely regarded as strengthened on orders, deliveries and market position. His departure closes a leadership chapter that oversaw product launches, industrial expansion and a services refocus.

2026-03-31T06:30:50.844218-07:00

Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise

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Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet Volotea is leaning toward selecting a second aircraft type for deliveries in the late 2020s, signalling a shift in its fleet strategy. The decision will set procurement timelines and delivery commitments that shape the carrier’s capacity planning and order-placement approach.

2026-03-31T05:11:14.999008-07:00

Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet

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Philippine Airlines posts $160M net income in 2025, takes region’s first A350‑1000 and increases A350 Manila–Seattle service

UK accepts final Tranche 1 F-35B, completing 48‑aircraft initial buy as follow‑on plans remain undecided

Air Serbia posts €719m revenue and €45.3m pre‑tax profit in 2025 as passengers hit 4.6 million

Pratt & Whitney: lifting grounded airline fleet is top priority amid Airbus–carrier dispute

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