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Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Lessons from Aircraft Pre-purchase and Lease Inspections

A thorough review of an aircraft's maintenance history, inspection records and component life is essential during pre-purchase or lease inspections to avoid unexpected repair costs, regulatory redelivery findings and operational downtime. Early identification of deferred maintenance and life‑limited parts preserves asset value and simplifies transition planning.

2026-03-18T06:54:33.236827-07:00

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AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo) — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

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

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

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

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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Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Lessons from Aircraft Pre-purchase and Lease Inspections A thorough review of an aircraft's maintenance history, inspection records and component life is essential during pre-purchase or lease inspections to avoid unexpected repair costs, regulatory redelivery findings and operational downtime. Early identification of deferred maintenance and life‑limited parts preserves asset value and simplifies transition planning.

2026-03-18T06:54:33.236827-07:00

Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Lessons from Aircraft Pre-purchase and Lease Inspections

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French Navy receives first Pilatus PC-24, assigns jet to squadron 57S at Landivisiau The French Navy has received its first Pilatus PC-24 light transport/utility jet; the twin‑jet arrived at Landivisiau and will be assigned to squadron 57S. The delivery begins a planned renewal of the navy’s liaison and training fleet, introducing the PC‑24 into maritime support roles.

2026-03-18T05:00:28.525192-07:00

French Navy receives first Pilatus PC-24, assigns jet to squadron 57S at Landivisiau

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AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo) — first direct Airbus deal since 2017 AerCap has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — marking its first direct purchase from Airbus since December 2017. The deal is one of AerCap's largest direct orders and underscores strong lessor demand for fuel‑efficient narrowbodies.

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

AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo) — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

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

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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

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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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Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Lessons from Aircraft Pre-purchase and Lease Inspections

AerCap orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets (23 A320neo, 77 A321neo) — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

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

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

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