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In plain language, yes. The conditions for a major chokepoint of commercial aircraft manufacturing output over the next few years are unfolding now. Air travel has come roaring back from the pandemic faster than anyone expected. The two companies that build almost all of the world’s large airliners, Airbus and Boeing, have been unable to increase output quickly enough to keep up. Airlines are rushing to save money and fulfill their pledges to reduce carbon emissions by replacing outdated, fuel-guzzling models as they return to the capacity they had before COVID.The majority of the approximately 17,000 aircraft now in production…

Widebody freighters accounted for thirty-four of the fifty-three freighter aircraft transactions Cargo Facts recorded in September. September’s FATs surpassed August’s by one but declined by four year over year. The certification of IAI’s 777-300ERSF Big Twin program contributed to another month of FATs led by widebody activity. Kalitta Air, which plans to operate seven of […] source

A new US government audit has found that the Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen program to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system has delivered only a fraction of the promised benefits, while costs continue to climb and deployment targets slip. According to a Reuters report citing a Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit released on October 1, 2025, the FAA has achieved just 16% of the projected benefits from NextGen, despite spending more than $15 billion since the program began in 2003. The watchdog concluded that the modernization effort is years behind schedule, over budget, and less…

The Airbus A321XLR will undoubtedly be one of the most important aircraft to enter the commercial aviation market in the 2020s. The dynamic, long-range variant pushes the limits of aircraft capabilities, all while offering exceptional performance for operators. American Airlines is set to be one of the first operators to capitalize on the jet’s impressive capabilities. The first unit of American’s Airbus A321XLR fleet was rolled out in Hamburg and completed its maiden flight in March 2025. Eventually moving towards entry into passenger service, the aircraft will soon enter service on long and thin transatlantic corridors and deeper missions into…

Madrid-based Swiftair Group has agreed to sell a majority stake to Paris-headquartered private equity firm Antin Infrastructure Partners for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which the parties expect to close in the fourth quarter, is Antin’s first airline acquisition, the company confirmed to Cargo Facts. Antin intends to support Swiftair in its fleet modernization strategy, […] source

American Airlines and United Airlines are two of the largest and most influential carriers in the world, both playing a dominant role in the US and global aviation markets. The two airlines are locked in a long-running rivalry that spans routes, hubs, and fleets. In this article, we will use data from ch-aviation to compare the current fleet sizes of American Airlines and United Airlines to determine which carrier operates the larger fleet. We’ll also take a closer look at their future aircraft orders to assess whether that ranking is likely to change in the coming years. American Airlines’ Airbus…

Guneet Mirchandani, chairman and principal shareholder of Air One, will join Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 for the panel discussion “Type Talk 747: Will demand for 747s remain high?” on Friday, Oct. 24, at 9:05 a.m. (GMT -5). The 31st annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 22-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tenn., where air cargo executives and market influencers in the industry will gather to assess the latest trends and developments in the freighter sector, while sharing their insights to project the market’s growth trajectory. View the full event agenda. Mirchandani became chairman and principal shareholder of…

Hawaiian Airlines is the 12th-largest US operator by flights in October. Due to its fleet of Airbus A321neos, A330-200s, Boeing 717s, and 787-9s, it ranks tenth for seats for sale. Due to its widebodies and long-haul flights, it is ninth for available seat miles. These findings are based on examining its full schedule submission to Cirium Diio. The latest information indicates that Hawaiian plans 3,520 departures in October (double for both ways). They have risen by 2% year-on-year. However, services are down by 15% compared to before the pandemic in October 2019. This is mainly because of cuts to the…

The T-260B basic trainer, assigned to the 70th Wing, crashed in a national park southeast of Rome. A T-260B basic trainer of the Italian Air Force crashed in the morning of Oct. 1, 2025, in the Circeo national park near Sabaudia, about 70 km southeast of Rome. The aircraft was assigned to the 70th Wing at Latina Air Base, which is responsible for selecting and training future pilots of the Italian Air Force, other national armed and security forces, as well as cadets from foreign militaries.The T-260B basic trainer, assigned to the 70th Wing, crashed in a national park southeast…

US-based logistics operator and cargo airline Federal Express ( FedEx) is actually doing fairly well. The company’s finances are relatively strong, pilots are being paid, and investors are happy. Back on September 19th, FedEx shares skyrocketed after the airline’s earnings beat Street expectations, and portfolio managers were quick to sing the praises of CEO Rajesh Subramanian. However, it appears that, despite this financial success, Rajesh Subramanian finds himself in the hot seat. Earlier this week, the pilot union of FedEx issued a no-confidence vote in the chief executive at a shareholders’ meeting in Memphis. This move came as a surprise…