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510 articlesPage 1 of 26Updated Sep 8, 2026

Air India Seeks Turnaround Amid Financial and Safety Scrutiny

Air India faces a record 220 billion rupee loss, prompting Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran to prioritize safety and cost-discipline for the carrier.

Sep 8, 20264 min
Air India Seeks Turnaround Amid Financial and Safety Scrutiny
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United Airlines Stuck With Hundreds of Surplus MAX 10 Seats

United Airlines faces a surplus of lie-flat seats intended for the delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10, which cannot fit the airline's current Airbus A321neo fleet.

Sep 7, 20264 min
United Airlines Stuck With Hundreds of Surplus MAX 10 Seats
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Portugal Requests Improved TAP Bids from Air France and Lufthansa

Portugal has initiated a final negotiation phase for the 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, seeking improved offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.

Sep 7, 20264 min
Portugal Requests Improved TAP Bids from Air France and Lufthansa
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American Airlines Nears Order for 65 New Widebody Jets

American Airlines is evaluating an order for 65 widebody jets to replace its 47 Boeing 777-200ERs, with deliveries targeted for the 2030s.

Sep 7, 20264 min
American Airlines Nears Order for 65 New Widebody Jets
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary Faces Shareholder Bonus Revolt

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary faces shareholder opposition over a potential £130 million bonus package ahead of this week's annual meeting.

Sep 6, 20264 min
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary Faces Shareholder Bonus Revolt
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American Airlines Evaluates A330-900neo for 777-200ER Fleet

American Airlines is weighing an order for up to 65 widebody jets to replace its 47 aging Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in the 2030s.

Sep 6, 20264 min
American Airlines Evaluates A330-900neo for 777-200ER Fleet
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AerCap Hits 100th Boeing 787 Delivery Milestone

AerCap reached its 100th Boeing 787 delivery from its direct orderbook, providing the aircraft as the 25th Dreamliner for Grupo Aeroméxico.

Sep 6, 20263 min
AerCap Hits 100th Boeing 787 Delivery Milestone
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Aviation Capital Group Delivers First 737-8 for Trinity Airways

Aviation Capital Group delivered a new Boeing 737-8 to Trinity Airways, marking the debut of the carrier's rebranded identity and hybrid service model.

Sep 5, 20264 min
Aviation Capital Group Delivers First 737-8 for Trinity Airways
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Boeing vs. Intuitive Machines: Aerospace Stock Comparison

Boeing reached $89.5 billion in 2025 revenue while Intuitive Machines builds its lunar infrastructure backlog to $1.1 billion.

Sep 5, 20264 min
Boeing vs. Intuitive Machines: Aerospace Stock Comparison
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Boeing vs. Lockheed Martin: Which Aerospace Stock to Buy?

Investors weighing Boeing stock 2026 against Lockheed Martin must balance Boeing's commercial recovery against Lockheed's steady defense cash flow.

Sep 5, 20264 min
Boeing vs. Lockheed Martin: Which Aerospace Stock to Buy?
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La Caisse, SMBC Double MACH Leasing Platform to $3 Billion

La Caisse and SMBC Aviation Capital have doubled their Maple Aircraft Company Holdings joint venture to $3 billion to meet rising airline demand.

Sep 4, 20263 min
La Caisse, SMBC Double MACH Leasing Platform to $3 Billion
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Airbus Targets 120 Annual Deliveries to India Through 2036

Airbus plans to deliver over two aircraft per week to India for the next decade to clear its 1,200-jet backlog amid rapid fleet growth.

Sep 4, 20263 min
Airbus Targets 120 Annual Deliveries to India Through 2036
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Kenya Airways Reports $7M Loss After KAWU Strike Disruption

Kenya Airways incurred over $7 million in losses and cancelled 63 flights during a three-day industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union.

Sep 3, 20264 min
Kenya Airways Reports $7M Loss After KAWU Strike Disruption
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Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal Resigns

Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal has resigned amid a KSh 16.1 billion loss, with Habil Waswani appointed as his interim successor.

Sep 2, 20264 min
Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal Resigns
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Virgin Atlantic Transfers Two 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines

Virgin Atlantic will transfer two Boeing 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027 to support the carrier's long-haul growth strategy.

Sep 2, 20263 min
Virgin Atlantic Transfers Two 787-9s to LOT Polish Airlines
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SpiceJet Ends 737 MAX Operations After Lease Termination

SpiceJet has ceased Boeing 737 MAX operations following a lease termination with BOC Aviation, leaving the carrier with an 11-aircraft active fleet.

Sep 2, 20264 min
SpiceJet Ends 737 MAX Operations After Lease Termination
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Astronics Raises FY26 Revenue Guidance to $1.02B

Astronics raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $1.02 billion as record bookings and military program expansions drive margin growth.

Aug 19, 20266 min
Astronics Raises FY26 Revenue Guidance to $1.02B
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Southwest Secures New $2 Billion Credit Facility

Southwest Airlines secured a new $2 billion credit facility to bolster liquidity and support rising capital requirements through 2031.

Aug 18, 20265 min
Southwest Secures New $2 Billion Credit Facility
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Indian Navy MQ-9B Lease Signed for Rs 1,943 Crore

The Indian Navy leased two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from GA-ASI for Rs 1,943 crore to maintain maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean.

Aug 18, 20265 min
Indian Navy MQ-9B Lease Signed for Rs 1,943 Crore
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Saudia 777F Fleet to Double in DAE Leaseback Deal

Saudia will double its Boeing 777F fleet to eight aircraft through a new purchase-and-leaseback agreement with DAE.

Aug 17, 20265 min
Saudia 777F Fleet to Double in DAE Leaseback Deal
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