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Boeing delivery delays jeopardize Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet expansion and airport growth

Boeing delivery delays are holding back Ethiopian Airlines’ planned fleet expansion and complicating its broader growth programme, even as the continent’s largest carrier advances a major new airport project south of Addis Ababa. Continued handover shortfalls risk capacity gaps that could force timetable and infrastructure financing adjustments.

2025-10-12T23:36:36.076298-07:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta posts strong Q3 profit, says premium-seat sales could eclipse economy by 2026

2025-10-09T03:38:19.528998-07:00

Reuters

Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options

2025-10-10T16:59:59.456261-07:00

CAPA

Lufthansa rolls out Allegris premium cabin on 787‑9s, debuting on Toronto and Austin routes

2025-10-09T21:44:36.448156-07:00

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Edelweiss Air begins A340-300 phase-out Edelweiss Air has begun retiring its Airbus A340-300 long‑haul fleet, initiating a phased withdrawal of the four‑engine type from its Zurich‑based leisure network. The move marks the start of a fleet transition that aligns with the carrier’s recent narrowbody additions and intra‑group capacity reshuffling.

2025-10-13T00:56:34.027061-07:00

Edelweiss Air begins A340-300 phase-out

Leeham News

Airbus keeps narrowbody orders lead as Boeing dominates widebody twin‑aisles As the commercial airliner market heads into year‑end, Airbus retains its lead in narrowbody orders while Boeing holds a commanding advantage in the widebody, twin‑aisle sector. The divergence leaves each OEM focused on different segments of demand and delivery execution for the remainder of the year.

2025-10-13T00:24:37.845132-07:00

Airbus keeps narrowbody orders lead as Boeing dominates widebody twin‑aisles

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Boeing delivery delays jeopardize Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet expansion and airport growth Boeing delivery delays are holding back Ethiopian Airlines’ planned fleet expansion and complicating its broader growth programme, even as the continent’s largest carrier advances a major new airport project south of Addis Ababa. Continued handover shortfalls risk capacity gaps that could force timetable and infrastructure financing adjustments.

2025-10-12T23:36:36.076298-07:00

Boeing delivery delays jeopardize Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet expansion and airport growth

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GE Aerospace races to restore durability in its newest jet engines Durability shortfalls in GE Aerospace’s newest jet engines have forced the company into an urgent campaign to rebuild reliability. The industry’s economics and airlines’ willingness to embrace the latest powerplants hinge on GE identifying root causes and implementing fixes across design, manufacturing and testing.

2025-10-12T17:10:56.642804-07:00

GE Aerospace races to restore durability in its newest jet engines

FlightGlobal

Gulfstream launches G300 as business jet makers race to meet certification targets Gulfstream has launched the super-midsize G300 as business-jet manufacturers intensify efforts to meet certification targets across multiple segments. The G300 introduction underscores continuing OEM product activity as firms align type launches with delivery schedules, aftermarket planning and rising buyer demand.

2025-10-12T13:44:32.794085-07:00

Gulfstream launches G300 as business jet makers race to meet certification targets

Army Recognition

Belgium receives first four F‑35A at Florennes, clears way for accelerated F‑16 transfers to Ukraine Belgium received its first four F‑35A Lightning II fighters at Florennes Air Base on October 13, meeting Brussels' condition to begin an accelerated handover of up to 30 F‑16s to Ukraine. Officials say the delivery clears the way for early transfers under a U.S.‑authorized four‑country coalition.

2025-10-12T00:08:34.579330-07:00

Belgium receives first four F‑35A at Florennes, clears way for accelerated F‑16 transfers to Ukraine

Financial Times

Embraer says rising demand will let new OEMs chip away at Boeing–Airbus duopoly Embraer says rising commercial aircraft demand will create opportunities for new OEMs to take market share from Boeing and Airbus, challenging the long-standing narrowbody duopoly. The Brazilian planemaker pointed to market growth and shifting airline needs as reasons competition can expand beyond the two incumbents.

2025-10-11T22:00:11.978991-07:00

Embraer says rising demand will let new OEMs chip away at Boeing–Airbus duopoly

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Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options Spirit Airlines has rejected its commitment to buy 52 Airbus aircraft and declined options on an additional 10 jets as part of a fleet-optimization settlement. Lessor AerCap will take over the orders and options, shifting delivery and financing obligations off Spirit’s balance sheet.

2025-10-10T16:59:59.456261-07:00

Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options

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