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Although airline revenues are estimated to once again exceed $1 trillion for the third year running, IATA projects net profits will only reach $23 billion in 2026—a significant reduction from the $41 billion the association forecasted last December.

Gross commercial aircraft orders in May 2026 from the duopoly saw a reverse on April, with Airbus the one to disclose a three-figure order total.

Boeing’s May activity included 51 737 MAX deliveries, its highest monthly total since March 2023.

Earlier this year, Lufthansa announced an acceleration in its ongoing fleet retirement that will change its efficiency profile in terms of carbon emissions, but by how much?

Results from Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization show the number of ground days versus flown days for the global Leap and PW1000G-powered single-aisle fleets in 2026.

Airbus managed to substantially increase output in May, delivering a total of 81 commercial aircraft to its customers.

In April 2026, Boeing significantly outpaced its European rival in new commercial aircraft orders, securing 136 firm orders compared to Airbus' 28.

In April 2026, commercial airliner deliveries from Airbus and Boeing were 12 units up on the same month in 2025.

Boeing has released its commercial orders and deliveries for April, which saw its backlog bolstered by three substantial firm commitments from unidentified customers.

The first quarter of 2026 showcased mixed financial and traffic performance for the four largest U.S. carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

An analysis of the world's top 20 cargo airports in 2025 shows that total freight volume was 3% higher than in 2024 and 1% above the previous record level of 2021.

In March, commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing were down on the same month in 2025 but widebody deliveries went up.

Low-cost carriers further along in terms of fleet modernization should feel less impact from the elevated oil price whereas those with older equipment are potentially more exposed.

The 2026 Commercial Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast shows that demand in North America will account for about a fifth of the global engine maintenance market for the 2026-35 period.

While most Gulf airlines have aircraft parked at their home bases or temporary hubs in neighboring countries, Qatar Airways has moved its aircraft to Spain.

After years of challenges, Boeing has emerged as the leader among aerospace manufacturers in 2025 when measured by turnover.

Aviation Week has learned that the Iranian commercial fleet is down by at least six airframes since Israel and the U.S. began their bombing campaign on Feb. 28.

Commercial single-aisle aircraft deliveries at Airbus and Boeing picked up in February after a slow start to the year while widebody shipments were down on 2025.

The price of jet fuel has experienced significant increases since the Feb. 28 attack by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.

Aviation Week aircraft utilization data reveals to what extent different Middle Eastern airlines' operations have been affected since the start of Operation Epic Fury.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.7% last week to $99.85/bbl, compared to $100.57/bbl the week prior.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.3% last week to $111.01/bbl, compared to $111.30/bbl the week prior.

The global average jet fuel price fell 5.5% last week to $109.66/bbl, compared to $116.01/bbl the week prior.

Recently reported traffic performance for the leading Chinese carriers shows a strong performance for the last quarter of 2023.

Data extracted from AWIN's 2024 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast shows over 6,250 engines will be active at the end of 2033 in Latin America.