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Last Updated: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, 11:44 PM PDT
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EgyptAir to receive first B737-8s in early 1Q26
By ch-aviation: EgyptAir (MS, Cairo International) says it is on track to receive its first B737-8s in January 2026 following a commitment from Boeing that it will stick to the...

Russia's struggle to build commercial jets reflects deeper industrial malaise
By Reuters: Russian aircraft makers have delivered only one of 15 planned commercial jets this year, data from Swiss aviation intelligence provider ch-aviation shows, as sanctions on foreign components stall production and high interest rates crimp investment.

Syrianair inks $250 M financing deal with UCC consortium to acquire ten Airbus A320s
By ch-aviation: The Syrian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium led by Qatari investment fund UCC Holding to secure USD250 million in financing for the acquisition of...

Boeing Dominates Global Air Cargo Market With the 767-300F/ER, 777-200F/LR, 737-800F, & the 757-200F/PF
By Aviation Week: This week’s Flight Friday looks at cargo utilization since 2019, with the top four aircraft types all manufactured by Boeing.

Air Astana and FlyArystan to grow fleet by a third by YE29
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Copa strengthens position in Central America with another profitable quarter
By FlightGlobal: Copa Holdings continues to shine as a stable profit-maker among Latin American airline companies, which chief executive Pedro Heilbron attributes partially to being in the right place.

Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed After Threatening Flight Attendant
By Aviation Source: A Virgin Atlantic passenger has been jailed for 15 months after threatening a stewardess with sexual abuse on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Lahore.