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AerCap signs firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo)

AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has signed a firm deal for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — its first direct purchase from Airbus since 2017. The order, one of AerCap’s largest direct deals, adds to its ~1,649-aircraft portfolio.

2026-03-18T01:34:48.596613-07:00

IATA

IATA LTDP: Global Air Travel Demand to More Than Double by 2050 — 20.8 trillion RPKs (mid‑range)

2026-03-17T03:20:01.885649-07:00

Reuters

Boeing pushes commercial‑aircraft profit recovery to 2027 as Spirit reintegration and 737 Max wiring issues add costs

2026-03-17T07:29:17.180069-07:00

AINonline

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

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AerCap signs firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo) AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has signed a firm deal for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — its first direct purchase from Airbus since 2017. The order, one of AerCap’s largest direct deals, adds to its ~1,649-aircraft portfolio.

2026-03-18T01:34:48.596613-07:00

AerCap signs firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo)

Aviation Source

Air Dolomiti adds second ex‑Austrian Embraer E195 to accelerate regional growth Air Dolomiti has taken delivery of a second Embraer E195 transferred from sister carrier Austrian Airlines, bolstering its regional fleet and immediate capacity. The in‑group transfer supports short‑term network expansion as the carrier scales operations ahead of peak travel periods.

2026-03-17T15:18:25.771557-07:00

Air Dolomiti adds second ex‑Austrian Embraer E195 to accelerate regional growth

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Rotortrade 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report: demand outstrips OEM capacity; Jan. 1, 2026 fleet snapshot Rotortrade's 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report finds global helicopter demand remains strong and exceeds current OEM production capacity, creating acute supply pressure across both new deliveries and the pre‑owned market. It includes a detailed fleet snapshot as of Jan. 1, 2026, to help benchmark inventories, backlogs and aftermarket liquidity.

2026-03-17T09:40:15.184513-07:00

Rotortrade 2026 Global Helicopter Market Report: demand outstrips OEM capacity; Jan. 1, 2026 fleet snapshot

AINonline

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas Daher will open a combined assembly line in Stuart, Florida to support strong demand across the Americas, and expects the first Stuart-built aircraft to be completed in 2027. The U.S. line expands Daher’s manufacturing footprint to accelerate deliveries for regional customers.

2026-03-17T08:04:08.363752-07:00

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

Reuters

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Boeing pushes commercial‑aircraft profit recovery to 2027 as Spirit reintegration and 737 Max wiring issues add costs Boeing said its commercial airplane division will not return to profitability until 2027 after identifying reintegration costs from Spirit AeroSystems and lingering 737 Max wiring defects that will reduce first‑quarter deliveries. The company expects lower early‑year handovers but says deliveries will catch up later in 2026.

2026-03-17T07:29:17.180069-07:00

Boeing pushes commercial‑aircraft profit recovery to 2027 as Spirit reintegration and 737 Max wiring issues add costs

IATA

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IATA LTDP: Global Air Travel Demand to More Than Double by 2050 — 20.8 trillion RPKs (mid‑range) IATA's Long-Term Demand Projections (LTDP) forecast global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050. In the mid‑range scenario, traffic reaches 20.8 trillion revenue passenger‑kilometres (RPKs), establishing a long‑term baseline that will shape fleet, airport and policy planning through mid‑century.

2026-03-17T03:20:01.885649-07:00

IATA LTDP: Global Air Travel Demand to More Than Double by 2050 — 20.8 trillion RPKs (mid‑range)

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Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29 Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised purchase rights for five ATR 72‑600 turboprops under its long-term framework with ATR, taking cumulative ATR commitments to 54 aircraft over the past 15 years. The additional aircraft are scheduled for delivery across 2028–29, bolstering Avation’s regional turboprop leasing pipeline.

2026-03-17T01:30:22.477315-07:00

Avation firms five ATR 72-600 options, taking ATR orderbook to 54 with deliveries set for 2028–29

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SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet SUM Air has been granted an air operator certificate and is preparing to commence operations, targeting a 25-aircraft ATR fleet as it scales up. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle and paves the way for planned fleet deliveries and service launches.

2026-03-16T17:38:19.497234-07:00

SUM Air granted AOC, aims for 25-strong ATR fleet

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AerCap signs firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo)

IATA LTDP: Global Air Travel Demand to More Than Double by 2050 — 20.8 trillion RPKs (mid‑range)

Boeing pushes commercial‑aircraft profit recovery to 2027 as Spirit reintegration and 737 Max wiring issues add costs

Daher’s First Stuart, Florida-built Aircraft Expected in 2027 as New Assembly Line Targets Americas

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