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Airbus and Boeing report first-half 2025 results: A tale of two strategies
Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two largest commercial airliner OEMs, have released their financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, offering a snapshot of the commercial aviation sector’s ongoing recovery and the differing fortunes of each manufacturer. Deliveries: Airbus Ahead in Volume Airbus delivered 306 commercial aircraft between January and June 2025,
Read MoreSmarter cabin design cuts airline emissions by up to 25%
Airlines can slash their carbon footprint by more than a quarter without investing in new aircraft or alternative fuels—simply by rethinking how they configure their cabins, according to new analysis from aviation data specialist Cirium. Research from Cirium’s EmeraldSky platform shows that higher seating density can deliver reductions of over 25% in carbon dioxide emissions
Read MoreSalamAir Enhances Oman Aviation With New Airbus A321neo Muttrah
SalamAir, Oman’s budget airline, has taken a significant step toward enhancing its fleet by introducing a new Airbus A321neo aircraft named ‘Muttrah’. The addition of this aircraft increases SalamAir’s fleet size to 14 and underscores its commitment to offering passengers efficient services, greater comfort, and a sustainable travel experience. The aircraft was named through an
Read MoreRolls Royce Retires Iconic Boeing 747 Engine Testbed N787RR After Two Decades of Cutting-Edge Aviation Innovation
Although the Boeing 747 is not yet considered a vintage aircraft, its iconic status earns it a place on Vintage Aviation News. Rolls Royce has officially retired its 747-200 engine testbed, N787RR, after nearly two decades of groundbreaking flight testing. Converted from a former Cathay Pacific airliner, this specialized aircraft helped pioneer sustainable aviation fuel
Read MoreCessna Caravans Latest To Receive Starlink STC
Systems brings highspeed broadband connectivity to the single-engine turboprop Owners and operators of Cessna Caravans can now have SpaceX Starlink satcom systems installed on their aircraft, under a supplemental type certificate (STC) recently issued to AeroMech. The Starlink system can be installed by Textron Aviation service centers in North America and select international service centers. Installation
Read MoreEmbraer sees 30% increase in Q2 aircraft deliveries
Latest figures from Brazilian OEM Embraer show that it delivered 61 aircraft in Quarter Two (Q2) of 2025 marking a 30% increase on the same period last year. The biggest increase came in Embraer’s executive aviation range where it delivered 38 aircraft compared to 27 in Q2 2024. This included 21 Phenom light jets and
Read MoreChina Airlines Expands Fleet with $2 Billion Airbus Agreement, Paving the Way for Continued Growth in Asia-Pacific Aviation
China Airlines is set to further strengthen its position in the Asia-Pacific aviation market with a landmark $2 billion agreement with Airbus. The deal, which includes a combination of narrowbody and widebody aircraft, marks a significant step in the airline’s expansion strategy. This move comes at a time when demand for air travel is resurging
Read MoreParis Air Show 2025 Resulted in Over 600 Aircraft Orders
France – The 2025 Paris Air Show unfolded under the shadow of tragedy, as a fatal flag carrier accident days before the event deeply affected proceedings. Despite the subdued tone, manufacturers still managed to record over 600 aircraft transactions. Airbus dominated the order book, while Boeing scaled down its presence out of respect for the
Read MoreRiyadh Air places firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air
Read MoreDifferences Between New Boeing 777X And 777
The folding tips of the 777X aren’t just for show—they’re engineered to fit standard airport gates while maximising aerodynamic efficiency during flight. When Boeing’s 777 first took to the skies in the 1990s, it proved that two engines could indeed do the work of four, much to the surprise of aviation traditionalists who probably thought
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