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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

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Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026

2026-03-11T09:38:29.526112-07:00

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US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit

2026-03-11T08:19:12.704476-07:00

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TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

2026-03-11T05:00:24.323767-07:00

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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

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Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026 Boeing recorded 15 net orders in February 2026, the company reported. The monthly tally updates Boeing's visible backlog and provides a snapshot of near-term demand for its commercial jets, reflecting modest sales activity for the OEM in the latest month.

2026-03-11T09:38:29.526112-07:00

Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026

Reuters

US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Wednesday, the U.S. 7th Fleet said, calling the move a demonstration of Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The transit occurred days before President Trump's planned visit to China.

2026-03-11T08:19:12.704476-07:00

US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit

Vertical Mag

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment TIGHITCO has been granted FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, extending its sustainment work beyond the CH-47 military program and authorizing the company to support the global fleet of commercially operated Chinook heavy-lift helicopters as a third-party MRO provider.

2026-03-11T05:00:24.323767-07:00

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

Reuters

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has won a $289 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched precision‑guided "smart" bombs to Israel, Bloomberg reports. The award, cited by three people familiar with the transaction, covers delivery of new munitions for Israeli combat aircraft.

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

Reuters

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Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after scratched wiring found; keeps 2026 ~500-jet target Boeing has temporarily slowed deliveries of undelivered 737 MAX jets after inspectors found scratched electrical wiring in newly built airframes, a "quality escape" requiring rework. The hold will curb deliveries this month and quarter, though Boeing says production rates and its 2026 target of about 500 MAX deliveries remain unchanged.

2026-03-10T08:44:27.446644-07:00

Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after scratched wiring found; keeps 2026 ~500-jet target

Leeham News

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Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing The 2026 Middle East war remains unresolved, perpetuating uncertainty that threatens regional carriers and raises commercial and delivery risks for Airbus and Boeing. With no end in sight, airlines face operational disruption while OEMs confront programme and market exposure as the situation evolves.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.757928-07:00

Middle East war persists in 2026, threatening regional carriers and creating exposure for Airbus and Boeing

Leeham News

Middle East conflict shutters Gulf airspace, disrupting Air India operations and clouding Airbus/Boeing activity As of 10 March 2026, Gulf airspace closures linked to the US–Israel war on Iran have forced Air India and regional carriers to suspend or reroute services, snarling cargo and passenger networks, clouding Airbus/Boeing orders and deliveries, while oil tops $100/barrel and defense production demands rise.

2026-03-10T07:23:34.611461-07:00

Middle East conflict shutters Gulf airspace, disrupting Air India operations and clouding Airbus/Boeing activity

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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

Boeing records 15 net orders in February 2026

US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

News Timeline