California-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a large order for 75 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, a deal that shows renewed order activity in the aircraft leasing market.

Six months after the Middle East conflict started, and with recent escalations in Saudi Arabia, Flight Friday looks at how operators in the region are flying their aircraft in September 2026 compared to September 2025.

China has opened a path for global used serviceable material via a new CAAC-AFRA registry, creating new opportunities for teardown shops.

According to Aviation Week's new 2027 forecast, Airbus and Boeing's expected 2026 commercial aircraft deliveries are still projected to trail 2018 levels by 4%.

The transaction addresses one of the most critical bottlenecks in modern gas turbine manufacturing: investment castings.

Airbus and Boeing delivered 110 total commercial narrowbodies and 16 widebodies to customers in September.

CASA approval enables Airbus to expand aircraft design, repair and modification work in Australia as the region’s fleet and MRO demand grow.

Airbus’ Lars Wagner says the company will make decisions “sooner rather than later” on a higher production rate for the A350 and a stretched version of the jet.