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562 articlesPage 1 of 29Updated Oct 22, 2026

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Completes United Airlines Lease

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft, increasing its leased fleet with United Airlines to 26.

Oct 22, 20262 min
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Completes United Airlines Lease
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RTX Reports Record $340B Backlog and Strong Q3 2026 Growth

RTX reported 12% organic sales growth in Q3 2026, fueled by a record $340 billion backlog and increased demand for commercial and defense products.

Oct 21, 20263 min
RTX Reports Record $340B Backlog and Strong Q3 2026 Growth
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Boeing 737 MAX Litigation Nears Resolution in Chicago

Almost all wrongful death lawsuits in Chicago federal court regarding the 737 MAX crashes have been resolved, with only two cases remaining.

Oct 19, 20262 min
Boeing 737 MAX Litigation Nears Resolution in Chicago
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Qatar Airways Enters Japanese JOLCO Financing Market

Qatar Airways finalized its first JOLCO agreement with HSBC to finance three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a shift in its fleet funding strategy.

Oct 19, 20263 min
Qatar Airways Enters Japanese JOLCO Financing Market
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United Nigeria Airlines Plans N20bn Commercial Paper Debt

United Nigeria Airlines intends to raise N20bn through a commercial paper issuance, marking a first for a Nigerian domestic carrier.

Oct 18, 20262 min
United Nigeria Airlines Plans N20bn Commercial Paper Debt
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Embraer to Acquire 51% Stake in Mahindra's Novavayu

Embraer plans to acquire a 51% stake in Novavayu Aerospace Limited by December 1, 2026, to support its bid for the Indian Air Force's MTA program.

Oct 16, 20264 min
Embraer to Acquire 51% Stake in Mahindra's Novavayu
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Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Aviation Capital Group finalized a firm order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, with deliveries scheduled between 2032 and 2035.

Oct 16, 20264 min
Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
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Lufthansa to Acquire 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal

The Portuguese government reportedly selected Lufthansa Group to acquire a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for 1.2 billion euros.

Oct 14, 20264 min
Lufthansa to Acquire 44.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal
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Avolon Orders 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Engines

Avolon ordered 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines to power 35 new Airbus A330neo aircraft, raising its total A330-900 commitment to 114 units.

Oct 13, 20264 min
Avolon Orders 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Engines
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IndiGo Secures $328M Financing for 8 Airbus Aircraft

IndiGo signed a $328 million financing deal with Citi for eight Airbus aircraft, marking the first ECA-backed deal through India's GIFT IFSC.

Oct 13, 20264 min
IndiGo Secures $328M Financing for 8 Airbus Aircraft
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Delta Air Lines Earnings: Fuel Costs Surge, Fares Rise

Delta Air Lines reported $17.6 billion in quarterly revenue as airlines pass on fuel costs amid resilient passenger demand for air travel.

Oct 13, 20263 min
Delta Air Lines Earnings: Fuel Costs Surge, Fares Rise
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FTAI Aviation Acquires 27 WestJet Boeing 737-700 Aircraft

FTAI Aviation acquired 27 Boeing 737-700 aircraft from WestJet, including 17 sale-leasebacks, to expand its CFM56-7B engine exchange pool.

Oct 13, 20263 min
FTAI Aviation Acquires 27 WestJet Boeing 737-700 Aircraft
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Delta TechOps Targets Doubling MRO Revenue

Delta Air Lines expects to double its MRO revenue after reaching $990 million in third-party maintenance income during the first nine months of 2026.

Oct 12, 20263 min
Delta TechOps Targets Doubling MRO Revenue
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Delta Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast Amid $6B Fuel Cost Surge

Delta Air Lines lowered its 2026 profit forecast as it faces an additional $6 billion in fuel costs, despite strong passenger demand and higher fares.

Oct 10, 20263 min
Delta Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast Amid $6B Fuel Cost Surge
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Avolon Orders 250 Airbus and Boeing Jets for Fleet Growth

Avolon announced a 250-aircraft order for Airbus and Boeing models, solidifying its position as a top global lessor for fuel-efficient technology.

Oct 9, 20263 min
Avolon Orders 250 Airbus and Boeing Jets for Fleet Growth
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Avolon Orders 250 Boeing and Airbus Jets in Q4 2026 Deal

Avolon placed firm orders for 250 fuel-efficient jets, including 140 Boeing 737 MAX and 110 Airbus aircraft, to bolster its global leasing fleet.

Oct 9, 20264 min
Avolon Orders 250 Boeing and Airbus Jets in Q4 2026 Deal
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Southwest Evaluates Boeing 787 for Long-Haul International

Southwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 for potential long-haul international expansion, marking a shift from its all-737 fleet strategy.

Oct 9, 20264 min
Southwest Evaluates Boeing 787 for Long-Haul International
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Brazil Clears American Airlines' $100M Stake in Azul

Brazil's CADE approved American Airlines' $100 million investment in Azul, securing an 8% stake with strict governance safeguards.

Oct 8, 20263 min
Brazil Clears American Airlines' $100M Stake in Azul
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Aera Aviation Capital Acquires $300M Aircraft Portfolio

Aera Aviation Capital entered the aircraft leasing market by acquiring eight commercial passenger aircraft valued at more than $300 million.

Oct 7, 20264 min
Aera Aviation Capital Acquires $300M Aircraft Portfolio
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Biman Bangladesh Orders 10 Airbus A350-900s and A321neos

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Airbus aircraft, including A350-900s and A321neos, to support its international expansion.

Oct 7, 20263 min
Biman Bangladesh Orders 10 Airbus A350-900s and A321neos
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