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Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft 

Source: Airbus   Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global leader in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. The order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation fuel efficient A350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type. The A350F aircraft will be deployed for growth. As a leading outsourced aviation logistics company, Atlas is uniquely positioned to bring the A350F’s next-generation performance to global operators across a wide variety of business models and markets. “We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform,” said Michael Steen, Chief [...]

2026-03-17T19:05:32+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Flytec takes delivery of one De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 to expand operations in Argentina

Source: De Havilland Canada   De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) is pleased to announce that Flytec, a regional airline based in Argentina, has taken delivery of a DHC refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft will support mining operations in Argentina. Known for its speed, fuel efficiency, and exceptional performance in high-altitude and short-field environments, the Dash 8-400 is uniquely suited to support air access in Argentina’s diverse terrain — from mountainous areas to remote rural destinations. “We are excited to welcome Flytec as the newest operator of the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Canada. “This aircraft is ideal for Flytec’s mission of supporting operations in Argentina, offering [...]

2026-03-12T13:50:58+02:00March 13th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus publishes agenda for 2026 Annual General Meeting 

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on 14 April 2026 in Amsterdam. Proposed resolutions include the appointment of Henriette Hallberg Thygesen as a Non-Executive Member of the Board for a three year term, replacing Prof Dr Feiyu Xu whose mandate expires at the close of the AGM. Ms Hallberg Thygesen has been Chief Executive Officer of Danish defence and aerospace company Terma A/S since 2024 and previously held various senior executive positions at A.P. Møller – Maersk A/S. Also on the voting agenda is the appointment of Oliver Zipse as a Non-Executive Member, for a term of one year, replacing Victor Chu who will resign on the date of the [...]

2026-03-04T12:14:15+02:00March 4th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results

Source: Airbus 793 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billion EBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.6 billion 2025 guidance achieved Dividend proposal: € 3.20 per share 2026 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2025 financial results and provided guidance for 2026. “2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses, a record financial performance, and strategic milestones. We successfully navigated a complex and dynamic operating environment to deliver on our updated guidance,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “Global demand for commercial aircraft underpins our ongoing production ramp-up, which we are managing [...]

2026-02-23T08:28:27+02:00February 23rd, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up

Source: ATR Solid order intake of 60 aircraft; net orders at 50   Deliveries lower than guidance; strong investments in industrial processes to prepare for 2026 ramp-up  Revenues stable at $1.2bn; record year for customer services at $538m  19 new operators; dynamic leasing environment; robust second-hand market  Major breakthroughs in North America, with JSX in the United States launching public charter operations with ATR 42-600s, and the certification and delivery of the first ATR -600 in Canada with Rise Air.   ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support its long-term growth trajectory.  ATR reported a gross order intake of 60 aircraft in 2025, from nine customers across nine countries, including double-digit commitments from Air Algérie and UNI Air – 16 and [...]

2026-02-19T07:02:11+02:00February 20th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer advances supply chain development in India

Source: Embraer The visit reinforces the company’s commitment to deepening industrial cooperation between Brazil and India Embraer assessed a range of potential suppliers in the Asian nation Embraer has concluded another executive-level visit to India as it continues expanding and strengthening its supply chain in the country. The visit reinforces the company’s commitment to deepening industrial cooperation between Brazil and India and exploring new business opportunities across its portfolios. “We reaffirm our strong commitment to collaborating with India’s aerospace industry. Our focus is on advancing joint initiatives in defense and civil aviation, contributing to technological innovation, operational excellence, and long-term strategic partnerships,” said Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Embraer. “India is a key [...]

2026-02-17T08:10:55+02:00February 17th, 2026|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada discloses order for eight Airbus A350-1000s

Source: Airbus Air Canada has disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The order was listed as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s economics and lower operating costs will deliver a significant competitive advantage to Air Canada. With an industry-leading range of up to 9,000nm, the latest generation widebody aircraft will be central to the airline’s global expansion, enabling seamless, non-stop connectivity from Canada to high-growth markets across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. “Air Canada’s continued global ambitions are solidified by the selection of the Airbus A350-1000, a natural next step in the evolution of our fleet. The [...]

2026-02-13T07:52:56+02:00February 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus Order and delivery summary

Source: Airbus Check out our order and delivery summary in the table below (numbers valid at the end of January 2026). January 2026 deliveries: 19 deliveries to 15 customers January 2026 gross orders: 49 Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 Total Total orders 20632 816 1954* 377 1529 251 25559 Total deliveries 12972 816 1660* 377 700 251 16776 Aircraft in operation 11978 256 1462* 180 699 213 14788 *includes 1 A330-900 ordered and delivered to AIR ALGERIE via AIRBUS FINANCIAL SERVICES

2026-02-09T19:14:17+02:00February 9th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement

Source: Boeing Boeing has announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The landing gear exchange program offers gear overhaul scheduling flexibility that will optimize the useful life of the gears and minimizing aircraft downtime. “Our relationship with the SIA Group is built on delivering dependable solutions,” said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. “By combining our global inventory and rapid distribution capabilities with the carrier’s maintenance planning, this agreement helps deliver parts faster and closer to operations—reducing [...]

2026-02-05T16:02:39+02:00February 5th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific aviation services market to reach US$138.7 Billion by 2044

Source: Airbus In its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for Asia-Pacific (including China and India), Airbus anticipates that total services demand in the region will grow at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2044, reaching an estimated market value of US$138.7 billion. This sustained growth will be underpinned by expanding air traffic and fleet growth. Over the next 20 years, Asia-Pacific will require 19,560 new passenger aircraft, accounting for 46% of total global demand during the forecast period. The region is also expected to remain the world’s fastest-growing air travel market, with passenger traffic rising at 4.4% annually, well above the global average of 3.6%. The Airbus GSF identifies five key services segments that will drive this growth [...]

2026-02-05T15:58:11+02:00February 5th, 2026|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|