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Rolls-Royce touts Trent durability gains and lifts profit/outlook; BAE raises defense guidance amid GCAP partner push

Rolls-Royce says Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engine improvements are “effectively eliminating” aircraft-on-ground over the first half and has raised full-year outlook and 2026 guidance after a 46% jump in first-half operating profit. Separately, BAE Systems lifted sales, profitability and cash-flow targets as governments keep boosting defense spending, while warning that the window for new GCAP partners should not close.

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Air Premia plans $76M rights issue to fund growth

South Korea’s Air Premia (Incheon-based) plans to raise KRW110 billion (USD75.9 million) via a shareholder rights issue of 550 million new common shares priced at KRW200 (USD0.13) each. The capital raise is designed to support the airline’s next phase of development.

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FAA proposes environmental-rule waivers to expedite US commercial rocket launch and spaceport approvals

The U.S. Transportation Department and FAA have proposed sweeping changes to streamline licensing for commercial rocket launches and spaceport operations. The proposal would grant environmental review waivers, bypassing long-standing requirements tied to 13 laws, aiming to speed approvals for missions such as SpaceX and other commercial operators.

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American Airlines targets profit gap closure vs Delta and United, pushes widebody order plan and rules out a United merger

American Airlines says it is pursuing a long-term strategy to narrow its profitability gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The carrier is also preparing for a new widebody aircraft order and dismissed the possibility of a merger with United, signaling continued focus on network and fleet execution.

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Boeing logs record $715B backlog while Air Force One VC-25B replacement costs balloon

Boeing reported a larger-than-expected Q2 loss, citing a $280 million charge tied to the troubled VC-25B Air Force One replacement. The company says it remains on track to deliver the first two modified B747-8(VC-25B) aircraft in 2028, even as it continues to pay out of pocket for cost overruns. Revenue rose to $24.6 billion, with free cash flow improving as turnaround plans gained momentum.

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