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October has been a month of mixed fortunes for Chinese manufacturer Comac, as it looks to expand its presence beyond the borders of its home country. In good news, the Asian planemaker has confirmed that it will be present at the 2025 Dubai Airshow next month, which will represent the first time that it has appeared at the Middle Eastern event. It will send multiple planes and even be in the flying display. However, elsewhere, its fortunes outside of China have taken a hit in recent days with the news that VietJet Air will no longer be flying the manufacturer’s…
The global air freight market is entering its tightest structural phase in two decades. Unlike previous cycles, which were driven by short-term trade shocks or economic contractions, today’s large widebody (LWB) shortage reflects a convergence of interdependent factors: the retirement of legacy aircraft, production delays for next-generation freighters and a bottleneck in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion […] source
By Chris Sloan October 21, 2025, © Leeham News: GE Aerospace reported third-quarter results today, marking another period of broad-based momentum as the company raised its full-year outlook on stronger services and record engine deliveries. “GE Aerospace delivered an exceptional quarter with revenue up 26%,” said Chairman and CEO Larry Culp Jr. “Given the strength of our year-to-date results and our expectations for the fourth quarter, we’re raising our full-year guidance across the board.” Improved material flow from key suppliers—up more than 35% year-over-year—helped drive the surge. Services revenue rose 28%, while engine deliveries climbed 33%, including record LEAP production…
Embraer has described its record order backlog value of $31.3 billion as an “unprecedented high”, reflecting a 38% year-on-year increase. On October 21, 2025, Embraer confirmed that the backlog had increased from over $31 billion at the end of Q3 2025 from $27.7 billion at the same point last year. The backlog for executive aviation increased by 65% while commercial aviation rose by 37%. Individually, commercial aviation reported a backlog of $15.2 billion in Q3 2025, setting a new nine-year record. The figures were buoyed by an order from Avelo Airlines in September 2025 for 50 E195-E2 jets, with purchase…
The majority of ground combat vehicles used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps are not ready to take part in missions due to a lack of maintenance and shortages of spare parts, warns a congressional watchdog.Vehicles that regularly fail to meet their expected standards of readiness include 18 key types of combat and support vehicles used by both services, including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Armored Personnel Carrier, Stryker Combat Vehicle, Abrams Tank, Light Armored Vehicle, Assault Amphibious Vehicle and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, among others, according to a Government Accountability Office report released last month.Over the last decade, both…
On-time performance and cancellations are two of the most important operational figures that any carrier reports. Passengers, especially those who are high-margin business and premium leisure travelers, really care about making sure that their flights are on time and that they are not canceled. As a result, carriers try very hard to have very limited flight cancellations and reduced flight delays. Having good operational reliability metrics can help airlines capture the highest-yielding portion of the passenger air travel market. This is a challenge for many major airlines that operate dense hubs, where dozens of services are operated every hour. These…
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) has opened its first sensory-friendly facility designed to support neurodivergent travelers and their caregivers during their journey. Called the Calm Room, the space spans more than 200 square meters and provides a quiet, calming environment for passengers with invisible disabilities, helping them manage sensory overload and travel-related stress. Located in Terminal 2’s departure transit area, the facility is the latest addition to Changi’s CARE@Changi program, which works to create a more inclusive travel experience for all passengers. According to Changi Airport, the Calm Room’s design was created in partnership with organizations including the Asian Women’s Welfare…
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We’re in a period of aviation where a number of airlines have been, are currently, or will be celebrating their 100th birthdays/100-year-anniversaries and American Airlines is joining this group. The commemorate 100 years of operations, the carrier will apply a special livery to one of its Boeing 777-300ERs – something very retro. source
Air France has inaugurated its first dedicated lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), offering passengers a refined French-inspired space before their flights. Located in ORD Airport’s Terminal 5, the new 470-square-meter facility features 105 seats and operates daily from 05:00 to 23:30. The lounge is managed in partnership with Global Lounge Network and welcomes Air France Business class passengers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members, and eligible KLM travelers. Design reflects French aviation heritage The lounge’s design, developed by Air France teams in collaboration with design agency SGK Brandimage, showcases the airline’s brand identity through carefully curated elements. Large bay…