The FAA’s approval of the increased Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variants of the Boeing 787-9 and -10 makes these aircraft more appealing to operators and potential customers, as they can achieve greater range or carry more payload. While the Dreamliner…
Look at delivery activity over the past several years, and one thing stands out: acceleration. Since 2023, United has ramped up aircraft intake at a pace that signals more than renewal—it signals transformation. Boeing has captured the bulk of that…
UPDATE – A combination of factory-new Embraer E195-E2s and used Airbus A320/A321ceos is the solution Finnair has found to meet its requirements for partially renewing its regional and narrowbody fleet. Both solutions are interesting in their own way. For a…
This is a follow-up subscriber-only update on production, deliveries, and orders through March 17th, 2026. Our tracking shows that the first quarter will see many more aircraft produced than delivered, due to problems at both Boeing and Airbus with their best-selling…
Lessor AerCap has placed its first direct order with Airbus since December 2017, announcing an agreement for 100 A320neo family aircraft today. After stating many times during earnings calls that AerCap would not place a new order until the price…
It has taken them two years to decide, but cargo carrier Atlas Air has opted for the Airbus A350F over the Boeing 777-8F as its new freighter aircraft. The order for 20 firm aircraft plus 20 options brings the A350F…