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AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

23 Sources

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Skift

Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900

17 Sources

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Bloomberg

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets

29 Sources

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

AINonline

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage

1 Source

2026-07-17T08:44:48.051696-07:00

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AirInsight

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

AINonline

1 source

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage Air Elite’s FBO network is expanding in Australia with two new locations positioned on the country’s east and west coasts. The additions broaden the operator’s footprint and connectivity for business aviation customers seeking consistent fixed-base services across major regional markets.

2026-07-17T08:44:48.051696-07:00

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage

Skift

17 sources

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Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900 Delta will begin its inaugural nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila on March 28, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900. The carrier says it will be the only U.S. airline flying directly between the two cities and frames the launch as a premium extension of its Asia-Pacific network.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila flights March 28, 2027, operated by the Airbus A350-900

AeroTime

4 sources

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Top End, with 100 jets and 2,500 personnel from 20 nations Australia’s RAAF is set to host Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in the Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7, with 100 jets and about 2,500 personnel participating across 20 nations. The exercise includes debut appearances for Japanese F-35s and Indonesian T-50Is, underscoring growing partner air-power integration in the region.

2026-07-17T04:16:24.962132-07:00

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Top End, with 100 jets and 2,500 personnel from 20 nations

Bloomberg

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Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets Air China has ordered 15 Airbus A350-900 widebodies, while Shenzhen Airlines has added 40 A320neo-family aircraft, for a combined 55-jet Airbus order with deliveries slated for 2029-2032. The broader wave of Chinese airline Airbus bookings totals 95 aircraft at about $17.8 billion list price as carriers rebuild post-Covid.

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets

Reuters

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China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel China’s biggest carriers are entering the peak summer travel season with a more challenging outlook after warning they face heavy losses in the first half. Weakening demand is raising doubts about their ability to absorb higher fuel costs during the industry’s busiest months.

2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

AeroTime

9 sources

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

ch-aviation

1 source

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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