Global aircraft deliveries are expected to reach around 1,800 units in 2026, according to new forecasts from aviation consultancy IBA, as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving manufacturer production rates support a more stable outlook for airlines. The prediction was outlined by IBA’s Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer, [read more]
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers worldwide in 2025, underlining continued resilience and strong demand across the global aviation market despite a complex operating environment. The European aerospace manufacturer also secured 1,000 new gross orders during the year in its Commercial Aircraft business, pushing its total order backlog [read more]
Airbus and Weston College Group have signed a formal lease agreement for a new Aerospace Skills Academy at Airbus’ Filton site, marking a significant step in strengthening the UK’s aerospace and advanced engineering skills base. The agreement will see Weston College Group redevelop an existing building at the Filton campus [read more]
European OEM Airbus has delivered the first of 18 A350-1000 to Taiwanese carrier Starlux making it the 18th operator of the type worldwide. Starlux already has a fleet of 10 A350-900s which are deployed on long-haul routes from Taipei to North America and Europe. The first A350-1000 was delivered wearing [read more]
he long-running rivalry between Airbus and Boeing once again defined the commercial aviation landscape in 2025. While both manufacturers ended the year in far stronger shape than during the pandemic recovery years, the story behind the numbers shows two very different paths to success — and a clear divide between [read more]
Airbus has delivered the first of four A321XLR single-aisle airliners to Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq, one of the countries leading privately owned passenger airlines. The aircraft has been financed by Air Lease who have placed the A321XLR on a long-term lease. Powered by two CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR is capable [read more]
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 airliners bringing their order total for the type to 15. The new aircraft will join the airline alongside the 15 Airbus A350-900s already in service with the Taiwan based carrier. “Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step [read more]
Airbus and Boeing have officially completed the long-planned carve-up of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing one of the world’s largest aerostructures suppliers under the direct control of the two dominant aircraft manufacturers. The move marks one of the biggest reshuffles of the global aerospace supply chain in decades. The transaction, finalised on [read more]
Dublin, Ireland headquartered aviation finance specialist Avolon has delivered the 50th Aircraft to the fleet of low-cost carrier, Jetsmart. The Airbus A321neo is the last of four A320neo family aircraft that Avolon has placed with Jetsmart and marks a fleet milestone for the South American carrier. Paul Geaney, President and Chief [read more]
Wing transport capacity at Airbus’ wing manufacturing site at Broughton, North Wales; has been doubled following the opening of a new central hub for Oversized Beluga Transport Jigs. The facility is the first of its kind in the Airbus network and is the result of a €7.8m investment in the [read more]
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