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COMAC cuts 2025 C919 deliveries to 25 from 75, blaming supply‑chain and geopolitical pressures

COMAC has reduced its 2025 C919 production target from 75 to 25 aircraft — a two‑thirds cut — and regulatory filings show it has missed earlier delivery commitments to three operators. The manufacturer cites persistent supply‑chain constraints and geopolitical disruption to component supplies.

2025-09-23T22:28:55.826703-07:00

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LATAM signs for up to 74 Embraer E195‑E2s, 24 firm with 50 purchase rights

2025-09-22T04:50:41.921287-07:00

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IATA study: Technology rollout, not feedstock, is the main barrier to scaling SAF for 2050 net‑zero

2025-09-23T15:04:45.919105-07:00

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Dassault opens 1.1M sq ft Cergy factory to speed Rafale and Falcon production

2025-09-23T03:31:29.264447-07:00

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Air Europa trims Boeing 737-8 order after delivery delays Air Europa has trimmed its Boeing 737-8 order after Boeing delayed scheduled deliveries, the carrier told ch-aviation. The cutback forces a rework of the airline's narrowbody fleet plan and highlights continuing delivery disruptions affecting operators' capacity and fleet timing.

2025-09-25T08:11:28.428565-07:00

Air Europa trims Boeing 737-8 order after delivery delays

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IATA/Worley: feedstock is sufficient for SAF to 2050 — technology and infrastructure are the choke points A joint IATA and Worley Consulting study finds global feedstock is sufficient to produce the sustainable aviation fuel required for airlines to reach net‑zero by 2050, but the report identifies slow deployment of conversion technologies and production infrastructure as the primary barrier and urges targeted investment.

2025-09-25T07:52:18.160553-07:00

IATA/Worley: feedstock is sufficient for SAF to 2050 — technology and infrastructure are the choke points

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DHL expands U.S. customs-agent hiring as new tariffs scramble importers and dent volumes DHL is rapidly expanding its U.S. customs-agent workforce to help shippers navigate a proliferation of new Trump-era tariffs, even as the logistics giant reports a notable slump in import volumes. The hiring push aims to speed compliance and reduce border delays for affected freight customers.

2025-09-25T06:44:07.274765-07:00

DHL expands U.S. customs-agent hiring as new tariffs scramble importers and dent volumes

Reuters

India signs Rs62,370 crore ($7–7.5B) contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters; deliveries from 2027–28 India's Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs62,370 crore (USD ~7–7.5 billion) contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to buy 97 Tejas LCA Mk1A aircraft — 68 single-seat and 29 twin-seat — with deliveries starting in 2027–28 and completing over a six‑year production run. The order is intended to strengthen the IAF and advance indigenous defence production under Make in India.

2025-09-25T02:44:31.070921-07:00

India signs Rs62,370 crore ($7–7.5B) contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters; deliveries from 2027–28

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Planet Labs to open Berlin factory, invest eight‑figure sum to double high‑resolution satellite production Planet Labs will open its first satellite production facility outside the U.S. in Berlin, investing an eight‑figure sum to build next‑generation, high‑resolution Earth‑observation satellites. The move will double the company’s high‑resolution production capacity and expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe.

2025-09-25T01:29:03.181180-07:00

Planet Labs to open Berlin factory, invest eight‑figure sum to double high‑resolution satellite production

Aviation Week

New launchers promise higher cadences again — but struggle to ramp up Emerging and established launch providers are again promising faster flight cadences to meet growing satellite demand, but many are struggling to convert those promises into sustained operations. Recurrent ramp‑up issues are delaying projected schedules and keeping actual launch tempos below targets.

2025-09-25T00:19:37.760587-07:00

New launchers promise higher cadences again — but struggle to ramp up

India Defense News

India Accelerates AMCA Fifth‑Gen Fighter as 28 Firms, HAL and Private Partners Move to Deliver Prototype by 2027 India is fast-tracking its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), opening development to private industry with 28 firms competing alongside Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Larsen & Toubro has partnered with Bharat Electronics; HAL will lead manufacture of a 120 kN engine, and a ~$7bn France-linked engine deal supports a 2027 prototype target.

2025-09-24T23:16:13.373693-07:00

India Accelerates AMCA Fifth‑Gen Fighter as 28 Firms, HAL and Private Partners Move to Deliver Prototype by 2027

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Hong Kong International Airport seeks new cargo markets as US–China trade war reshapes supply chains Hong Kong International Airport is seeking to broaden its cargo network as the ongoing US–China trade dispute reshapes global supply chains, redirecting volumes and prompting carriers and airports to find alternative routes and markets to offset falling transpacific freight demand.

2025-09-24T22:12:39.318123-07:00

Hong Kong International Airport seeks new cargo markets as US–China trade war reshapes supply chains

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