Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.
European airlines and airports are concerned the new Entry/Exit System border control set-up will cause severe disruptions over the peak summer months.
IndiGo has confirmed to India’s regulator that it will be able to adhere to flight and duty time rules following the expiration of waivers it was granted.
AIRCASTLE extended maturity of $200m unsecured revolving credit facility with Mizuho Marubeni Leasing Americas to January 2029; and maturity of $300m unsecured revolving credit facility with Mizuho Bank to February 2029.
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL finalized dual tranche 7-year/5-year syndicated banking facility, raising $2b from seven core banking partners in Asia and Europe; proceeds will be used to fund commitments under SUMISHO AIR LEASE deal.
Operators desperate to keep their mid-life narrowbodies flying are increasingly looking at alternative parts strategies for high-value engine material.
Boeing kicked off 2026 with a solid January of activity, delivering 46 aircraft, its highest first-month total since 2019, when it also handed over 46.
Airlines operating new-technology fleets will need more aircraft than previous generations to account for increased downtime, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said.
