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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|

Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% of the civil and parapublic market and its military market share rose to 28%. The Company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025. “Airbus Helicopters’ outstanding performance in 2025, marked by an order intake increase close to 20% in units, demonstrates that our modern civil and military portfolios are delivering the precise mission capabilities [...]

2026-02-04T07:20:14+02:00February 4th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

H55 successfully completes all regulator required Propulsion Battery Module Certification tests for the first time in the aviation industry

Source: H55 Electric aviation has faced a single, unresolved bottleneck: proving to regulators that high-energy propulsion batteries can safely contain worst-case failures. H55 has announced that it has completed the industry's first regulator-required and authority-witnessed propulsion battery module certification test sequence — addressing a critical gating factor that has constrained the commercialisation and financing of electric aircraft programs. Completed on December 19, 2025, the EASA-supervised campaign places H55 at the forefront of efforts to establish certification-grade, aviation-safe propulsion battery systems, setting the standards against which future programs will be assessed. The campaign provides certification-level evidence that commercial lithium battery cells can be integrated into aviation propulsion battery systems capable of safely containing worst-case failure scenarios, especially fire propagation. From Validation [...]

2026-02-03T05:21:44+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Delta Air Lines grows Airbus fleet with order for 31 additional widebody aircraft

Source: Airbus Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s. “As we grow our international footprint and prepare our fleet to serve expanded long-haul markets, these aircraft will enhance our capabilities and elevate our premium offerings,” said Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer. “We value our long-standing partnership with Airbus, and with these widebody aircraft we will see additional operational efficiencies and long-term cost benefits in the years to come.” “Delta’s renewed confidence in both the A330neo and the A350 is a testament to our enduring partnership and the excellence of the Airbus widebody family performance,” said [...]

2026-01-29T06:15:09+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Source: Boeing Fourth Quarter 2025 Acquired Spirit AeroSystems in December underscoring commitment to safety, quality, and production stability Revenue increased to $23.9 billion primarily reflecting 160 commercial deliveries Earnings reflects $9.6 billion gain on sale associated with closing the Digital Aviation Solutions transaction Operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and free cash flow (non-GAAP)* of $0.4 billion Full Year 2025 Revenue of $89.5 billion and 600 commercial deliveries reflect the highest annual totals since 2018 Total company backlog grew to a record $682 billion, including over 6,100 commercial airplanes Table 1. Summary Financial Results Fourth Quarter Full Year (Dollars in Millions, except per share data) 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Revenues $23,948 $15,242 57 % $89,463 $66,517 34 % GAAP Earnings/(loss) [...]

2026-01-28T04:51:45+02:00January 28th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% of the civil and parapublic market and its military market share rose to 28%. The Company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025. "Airbus Helicopters’ outstanding performance in 2025, marked by an order intake increase close to 20% in units, demonstrates that our modern civil and military portfolios are delivering the precise mission capabilities [...]

2026-01-27T11:57:45+02:00January 27th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer Reports 91 Aircraft Delivered in the Fourth Quarter and Surpasses 4Q24 Mark to Meet 2025 Guidance

Source: Embraer Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, delivered 91 aircraft in 4Q25. This result represents an improvement compared to 3Q25 and 4Q24, when 62 and 75 jets were delivered, respectively. During 4Q25, 32 new commercial jets were delivered — 15 of which were E195-E2 models, Embraer’s largest aircraft currently in production in the segment. During the period, the Commercial Aviation business unit outperformed both 3Q25 and 4Q24, which recorded 20 and 31 deliveries, respectively. In 2025, Commercial Aviation delivered 78 jets, in-line with its 77-85 aircraft guidance for the year. Embraer Executive Jets registered 53 deliveries, compared with 41 jets delivered in 3Q25 and 44 in 4Q24. The highlight of the quarter was the Phenom 300, the [...]

2026-01-22T07:53:40+02:00January 23rd, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

New ANAC Requirements Strengthens Safety in Aeronautical Manufacturing in Brazil

Source: ANAC Brazil The revised regulation aligns Brazilian processes with international best practices and strengthens risk management. The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) issued Amendment No. 13 to the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) No. 21, updating the requirements applicable to the design and manufacturing of aeronautical products, including aircraft, engines, and propellers, subject to RBAC 21.  The amendment is the result of a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) process conducted with the participation of the regulated industry, ensuring closer alignment with international best practices and reinforcing organizational risk management within the sector.   Key Changes   More flexible implementation timelines for new applicants, facilitating initial compliance and adaptation.  Standardized organizational structure, consistent with those adopted in other regulatory domains overseen by ANAC.  Alignment with ICAO Annex 19, ensuring compliance with global Safety Management dispositions.  [...]

2026-01-22T08:13:52+02:00January 23rd, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Matthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO

Source: Airbus Airbus SE has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee. Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice-President Strategy for Airbus, will succeed Bruno Even, who has decided to leave the Company to pursue his next personal and professional objectives. “I am deeply grateful for Bruno’s leadership at the helm of Airbus Helicopters over the past eight years. Under his tenure, the Division expanded its product portfolio, transformed its industrial system and has been placed on a sustainable and profitable growth trajectory. I respect Bruno’s decision to step down and explore new avenues for the next phase of [...]

2026-01-15T05:25:22+02:00January 15th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|