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SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), emerging from bankruptcy, has placed firm orders for 18 Airbus A330-900 A330neos—Airbus’ largest single investment in the airline’s history—part of a wider plan to add up to 40 European long-haul widebodies worth about $10 billion. SAS also intends to bring A330-300s into service for near-term growth.

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

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Joby and Toyota launch initial eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, targeting ~500 air taxis per year

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

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Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger

2026-06-30T07:59:29.711451-07:00

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BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback

2026-06-29T22:26:35.207895-07:00

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Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger Allegiant Air expects to return to profitability in the second quarter following completion of its merger with Sun Country, citing improving economics. The outlook is tied to falling fuel costs and merger-driven benefits, shaping near-term revenue and cost assumptions as the combined carrier ramps up.

2026-06-30T07:59:29.711451-07:00

Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger

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Joby and Toyota launch initial eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, targeting ~500 air taxis per year Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor have announced the initial phase of a strategic manufacturing alliance, establishing a joint venture to produce eVTOL air taxis. Toyota will be the majority owner of the production company, and Joby aims for output of about 500 air taxis annually.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

Joby and Toyota launch initial eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, targeting ~500 air taxis per year

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SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), emerging from bankruptcy, has placed firm orders for 18 Airbus A330-900 A330neos—Airbus’ largest single investment in the airline’s history—part of a wider plan to add up to 40 European long-haul widebodies worth about $10 billion. SAS also intends to bring A330-300s into service for near-term growth.

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan

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Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth Bangkok Airways will invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) to take part in a capital increase at associate U-Tapao International Aviation Co., Ltd. The funding underscores the airline’s direct stake in expanding capacity and capabilities at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport hub.

2026-06-29T23:28:39.844931-07:00

Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth

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BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase and lease back three Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft to Qatar Airways under long-term operating leases. The transaction deepens the lessor–Gulf carrier relationship through a sale-and-leaseback structure tied to the A350-1000 fleet.

2026-06-29T22:26:35.207895-07:00

BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback

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Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies Honeywell has completed the spinoff of its aerospace business, with Honeywell Aerospace beginning trading independently on the Nasdaq. The move follows a February 2025 announcement to split the industrial conglomerate into three standalones, positioning the aerospace unit to sharpen focus on its core markets while operating with a robust backlog and streamlined operations.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.388027-07:00

Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies

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Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $8 billion—at $54 per share—aiming to expand into satellite telecommunications services and challenge SpaceX’s Starlink. The deal would give Rocket Lab control of Iridium’s satellite fleet and access to wireless resources to compete in space-based connectivity.

2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00

Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network

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Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval Korean Air has received conditional approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to merge with Asiana Airlines, clearing the last domestic regulatory requirement for the transaction. The development brings the airline combination closer to completion following prior approvals in the merger process.

2026-06-28T20:43:01.390470-07:00

Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval

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SAS orders 18 Airbus A330-900s (A330neo) in landmark $10B long-haul fleet renewal plan

Joby and Toyota launch initial eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, targeting ~500 air taxis per year

Allegiant forecasts Q2 profit after completing Sun Country merger

BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback

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