Airbus Targets €13B Profit and €5B Buyback by 2029
Airbus launched a €5 billion share buyback program and targeted up to €13 billion in core profit by 2029 as supply chain disruptions begin to ease.
Jul 22, 20267 min
Manufacturing
IndiGo Orders 1,000 CFM Engines for A320neo Fleet
IndiGo signed a historic agreement with CFM International to order over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
BOC Aviation Orders 220 Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines
BOC Aviation ordered up to 220 Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, expanding its narrowbody leasing portfolio.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Business
IndiGo Selects 1,000 CFM LEAP-1A Engines for A320neos
IndiGo signed an MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power its upcoming fleet of 510 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Jul 20, 20265 min
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SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 100 A320neo Family Jets
SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft to secure its narrowbody delivery pipeline into the mid-2030s.
Jul 20, 20265 min
Business
BOC Aviation Orders Up to 300 CFM LEAP Engines
BOC Aviation finalized its largest-ever engine transaction, ordering up to 300 CFM LEAP engines to power its narrowbody fleet.
Jul 20, 20265 min
Business
British Airways Selects GTF Engines for 63 A320neos
British Airways selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking a major shift to a mixed-engine fleet strategy.
Jul 20, 20265 min
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IndiGo Selects Honeywell Systems for 810 Airbus Aircraft
IndiGo selected Honeywell Aerospace to equip 810 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking the supplier's largest commercial equipment win.
Jul 20, 20265 min
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United Airlines Adds Washington Dulles-Guanacaste Service
United Airlines will launch daily seasonal service between Washington Dulles and Guanacaste from December 17, 2026, to January 4, 2027.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Airlines
Frontier, Cebu Pacific Adopt Starlink for 1,000+ Aircraft
Frontier Airlines and Cebu Pacific will install Starlink aviation Wi-Fi across their fleets, part of a 1,000-aircraft deployment by Indigo Partners.
Jul 15, 20264 min
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United Airlines A321XLR Debuts Blocked Middle Seat Option
United Airlines will introduce a blocked middle seat option on its new A321XLR fleet, providing extra space for window and aisle passengers.
Jul 15, 20264 min
Airlines
TransNusa Launches Direct Bali-Phuket Flights Sept 9
TransNusa launches a 4x weekly direct flight between Bali and Phuket on September 9, 2026, using 174-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Airlines
American Airlines Adds 13 New International Routes in 2026
American Airlines is launching 13 new international routes in 2026, targeting secondary European cities and expanding service from major U.S. hubs.
Jul 13, 20263 min
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Setna iO Begins First U.S. A320neo Teardown in Arizona
Setna iO acquired a former Spirit Airlines A320neo for teardown at AerSale's Arizona facility to address the global shortage of serviceable parts.
Jul 11, 20263 min
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Aircastle to Return Four Ex-Spirit A320neos to Service
Aircastle plans to return four recovered Airbus A320neo aircraft to service by mid-2027 to address global aircraft supply shortages.
Jul 11, 20263 min
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IBA Valuation Shows easyJet’s $6.6B Fleet Drives Bidding War
An IBA analysis values easyJet's 206 owned aircraft at $6.6 billion, fueling a competitive takeover bidding war between Castlelake and Apollo.
Jul 10, 20264 min
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Airbus Books 71 Orders, Delivers 89 Jets in June 2026
Airbus reported 71 gross orders and 89 aircraft deliveries in June 2026, including a 40-jet A320neo family order from an undisclosed customer.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Manufacturing
Airbus H1 2026 Deliveries Climb 15% to 351 Aircraft
Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft in the first half of 2026, marking a 15% increase and keeping the manufacturer on track for its 870-unit goal.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Manufacturing
BAA Training France Certifies World's First 2.2.1 A320 FFS
BAA Training France has certified an A320 Full Flight Simulator for Transavia France, becoming the first globally to meet Airbus Standard 2.2.1.
Jul 8, 20263 min
Manufacturing
LATAM Fleet Expansion Reaches 410, Adds Embraer E195-E2
LATAM targets a 410-aircraft fleet by the end of 2026, integrating its first Embraer E195-E2 jets to expand capacity in the Brazilian domestic market.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Airlines