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Norwegian posts record 2025 profit and flags potential to accelerate fleet growth amid stronger demand

Norwegian reported a record operating profit for 2025 and posted an operating profit in the fourth quarter, albeit below market expectations. Management says stronger demand makes 2026 look promising and that the carrier could accelerate fleet expansion beyond current projections.

2026-02-13T06:13:49.121295-08:00

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United says it does not expect to take Airbus A350 deliveries amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00

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Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

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Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

2026-02-13T02:49:46.592358-08:00

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Surf Air pivots from optimisation to growth in 2025, eyeing fleet and network expansion Surf Air is shifting from optimisation to growth in 2025, signalling plans to expand both its fleet and route network. The pivot implies additional aircraft capacity—via purchases or leases—along with scheduling, infrastructure and commercial changes to support higher frequencies and broader coverage.

2026-02-13T08:29:47.695717-08:00

Surf Air pivots from optimisation to growth in 2025, eyeing fleet and network expansion

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Norwegian posts record 2025 profit and flags potential to accelerate fleet growth amid stronger demand Norwegian reported a record operating profit for 2025 and posted an operating profit in the fourth quarter, albeit below market expectations. Management says stronger demand makes 2026 look promising and that the carrier could accelerate fleet expansion beyond current projections.

2026-02-13T06:13:49.121295-08:00

Norwegian posts record 2025 profit and flags potential to accelerate fleet growth amid stronger demand

AeroTime

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues Canada has authorized payments for long‑lead components tied to 14 additional Lockheed Martin F‑35A fighters while Ottawa continues a review of its 88‑jet procurement. The move locks near‑term industrial commitments even as reports say Ottawa is assessing cuts and Saab pitches a mixed F‑35/Gripen fleet.

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

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United says it does not expect to take Airbus A350 deliveries amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce United told investors in an SEC filing it no longer expects to take Airbus A350 deliveries amid a contractual legal dispute with Rolls‑Royce over a $175 million payment. The move effectively cancels commitments for 45 A350‑900s and halts planned A350 introductions into its fleet.

2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00

United says it does not expect to take Airbus A350 deliveries amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

FlightGlobal

Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90 Air Arabia has taken delivery of the first five Airbus A320neo single‑aisles from a 120‑aircraft order, increasing its fleet to 90 after the carrier added four older A320s last year. The neo arrivals are the airline's first new‑generation narrowbodies and will begin replacing older A320ceo assets across its regional network.

2026-02-13T02:49:46.592358-08:00

Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

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Safran: CFM will try to meet Airbus' extra engine requests but will prioritise existing commitments Safran CEO Olivier Andries said CFM will try to supply any additional engines Airbus requests this year above agreed quantities, but its priority remains meeting existing supply commitments. His remarks come amid a public Airbus–Pratt & Whitney dispute over engine industrialisation and capacity.

2026-02-13T01:04:22.461861-08:00

Safran: CFM will try to meet Airbus' extra engine requests but will prioritise existing commitments

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Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies Ethiopian Airlines plans to begin services to Australia in 2028, contingent on securing at least two additional widebody aircraft. The carrier says those fleet additions are a precondition for opening the new long‑haul market and will determine the timing of any Australia launch.

2026-02-13T00:00:25.807025-08:00

Ethiopian targets 2028 Australia launch, conditional on two more widebodies

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Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge Jazeera Airways is targeting a 50‑aircraft fleet after reporting a surge in profits, signaling an acceleration of growth plans for the Kuwaiti carrier. The target underscores stronger financial footing and indicates increased capacity and procurement activity as Jazeera scales in regional markets.

2026-02-12T22:15:10.057786-08:00

Jazeera eyes 50-aircraft fleet as profits surge

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Norwegian posts record 2025 profit and flags potential to accelerate fleet growth amid stronger demand

United says it does not expect to take Airbus A350 deliveries amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

Canada authorizes long‑lead payments for 14 more F‑35As as review of 88‑jet plan continues

Air Arabia takes first five A320neos from 120‑jet order; fleet rises to 90

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