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Markets
Airbus deliveries 2026 Q1
2026 Apr 28
Aircraft delivered 114 aircraft during 2026 Q1 including A220 19, A320 81, A330 3, A350 11 units; order intake 398, order book 9,037.
Markets
Embraer deliveries 2026 Q1
2026 Apr 28
Embraer delivered 10 commercial aircraft during 2026 Q1 including E175 6, E290 1, E295 3 units, compared to 7 units during 2025 Q1.
Frontiers
First B777-8F prototype assembled
2026 Apr 28
Boeing’s B777-8F prototype nearly formed at Everett production facility; 68 orders, launch planned 2028.
Frontiers
Japan Airlines humanoid robots on tarmac
2026 Apr 28
Starting 2026 May, JAL to begin testing humanoid robots at Japan airports to assist with ground handling tasks such as loading baggage and cleaning cabins.
Frontiers
Boeing E-Lounge concept
2026 Apr 28
Boeing introduced E-Lounge concept to address provision of private pods for use such as work space, breast feeding, prayer room, supplementing premium economy cabin, requiring floor space roughly equivalent to four economy seats.
Markets
Webinar: Aircraft leasing
2026 Apr 28
Cirium cirium.com webinar: Aircraft leasing in uncertain times, 2026 Apr 29 UT 1400, complimentary.
Markets
Global ocean rates up sharply
2026 Apr 28
According to Xenata, impact of ME crisis continues, migrated from regional to global; transpacific spot rates from East Asia to North America up about 20% and from North Europe to North America up over 40%, since 2026 Mar.
Forecasts
Current jet fuel view
2026 Apr 27
Chevron advises global aviation industry likely to face worsening disruption as jet fuel shortages intensify; industry leaders cite fuel constraints leading to more expensive tickets, higher load factors, fewer scheduled flights.
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Spain
Intent
New model/config A332 A332 P2F
2026
Airline
Ascend Airways
United Kingdom
Fleet
Removed model B38M
2026 Apr 28
Airline
Aerolineas Argentinas
Argentina
Fleet
Removed model B737
2026 Apr 12
Airline
Ascend Airways Malaysia
Malaysia
Fleet
Removed model B738F
2026 Apr 21
Airline
Ascend Airways Malaysia
Malaysia
Status
Ceased Operations
2026 Apr 28
Airline
VietJetAir
Vietnam
Intent
New model A339
2026 Jun
Airline
Ascend Airways
United Kingdom
Status
Ceased Operations
2026 Apr 28
Airline
Ascend Airways
United Kingdom
Status
License surrendered AOC
2026 Apr 28
Airlines Capacity Contracts
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ASL Airlines Ireland
Ireland
Flight Provider
Saudia
Saudi Arabia
Start
A330-300
2026 Apr 28
Aircraft Operator
Heston Airlines
Lithuania
Flight Provider
Condor
Germany
Start
A320ceo
2026 Apr 28
Aircraft Operator
Smartwings Czechia
Czechia
Flight Provider
Eurowings Germany
Germany
Start
B737-800
2026 Apr 28
Aircraft Operator
Avion Express Malta
Malta
Flight Provider
Eurowings Germany
Germany
Start
A320ceo
2026 Apr 27
Aircraft Operator
Avion Express Malta
Malta
Flight Provider
Eurowings Germany
Germany
Start
A320ceo
2026 Apr 24
Aircraft Operator
Fly4 Airlines
Ireland
Flight Provider
TUI fly Netherlands
Netherlands
Start
B737-800
2026 Apr 24
Aircraft Operator
AirTanker
United Kingdom
Flight Provider
Jet2
United Kingdom
Start
A330-200
2026 Apr 23
Aircraft Operator
Amelia
France
Flight Provider
Brazza Airlines
Congo Brazzaville ROC
Start
E145
2026 Apr 23
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