Airbus is now targeting the third quarter of 2026 for the first flight of the A350F, leading to first delivery and entry-into-service in the second half of 2027.
The Olympic Pipeline that delivers jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International has been partially restarted, easing the fuel shortage emergency at the airport.
FLYDUBAI sold three 737-8s to JP Lease Products & Services and JLPS Ireland for leaseback; financing for first two deliveries was arranged by KEB Hana Bank and third by the Development Bank of Japan, all in collaboration with Itasca.
LONDON HEATHROW was selected by UK Dept of Transport for its proposal to build new 3,500-meter northwest runway as most credible/deliverable option (vs bid by Surinder Arora), in line with legal/environmental/climate obligations.
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS and MESA AIR GROUP completed merger. Republic stockholders now own 88% of combined company, operating 310 E-Jets (>1,300 daily flights) in support of capacity purchase agreements with American, Delta and United; Mesa stockholders will own at least 6%, and up to 12%, subject to final settlement of pre-closing obligations.
PIVOT AIRLINES, Canada agreed to lease ex-QantasLink Dash 8-300 (578) from Avmax Group for delivery in 1Q26 for charter ops; aircraft is currently undergoing modification and heavy maintenance at Avmax's MRO facility in Calgary.
