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• Jeffrey Sparshott
US orders for durable goods increased in September by the most in five months, with stronger bookings for aircraft and other business equipment. The report adds evidence of momentum in manufacturing, though the available coverage provides no aircraft-specific order figures or details.
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US orders for durable goods increased in September by the most in five months, with stronger bookings for aircraft and other business equipment. The report adds evidence of momentum in manufacturing, though the available coverage provides no aircraft-specific order figures or details.
Boeing reported third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% year over year, and a net loss of $116 million, compared with $5.34 billion a year earlier. The company generated $464 million in free cash flow for a second consecutive quarter, while commercial-airplane losses and stalled deliveries underscored the challenges of raising 737 Max production.
Airbus has secured 115 firm orders for the A350F ahead of its planned 2027 debut, while aviation intelligence firm IBA forecasts strong market value and lease rates. The freighter’s outlook raises the prospect of a new competitor to Boeing in the large-freighter market.
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for five H135s from U.S. air medical operator Life Flight Network. Representatives of the companies finalized the agreement on Oct. 26, 2026, at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Fort Worth, Texas; the operator serves the western United States.
Air Mauritius is reassessing its three A350-900s on order while seeking proposals for as many as five narrowbody aircraft. The fleet review is part of the airline’s wider Future-Fit Game Changer restructuring plan, linking aircraft commitments to its broader effort to reshape the business.
BBN Airlines Indonesia has added its first Airbus A320-200, marking a fleet milestone for the carrier. The available report provides no further detail on the aircraft’s configuration, deployment or the airline’s plans for additional A320s.
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