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Trump Reverses Threat to Block Bombardier Aircraft
In September, Donald Trump threatened to block sales of Canada-based business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier in the United States. This came just before Trump escalated tariffs in his on-going trade war with Canada. Apparently, Trump and his staff failed to research the corporation. He did not realize that Bombardier has…
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Five US airlines, five fuel bills, one margin gain in 3Q26
Five US airlines, five fuel bills, one story. Revenue is up 14% to 21% at every carrier that has reported, and of the carriers we can measure, only Southwest turned it into a better margin. Delta opened the season, followed by Alaska and United on October 20, Southwest on…
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How a French crash disrupts Airbus and supply chains
France faces a meaningful risk of a sovereign-debt and political crisis. As of October 22, 2026, the warning signs are more serious than an ordinary period of weak growth. France’s debt stress leaves Airbus demand intact but puts its Toulouse supply chain at risk. What the latest indicators tell…
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High Expectations for New Pratt & Whitney Canada PT9
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PIC) revealed the certified PT9 turboprop engine, with high expectations and thrust levels that fit between the PT6 and PW127 turboprop families. The PT6 is the best selling turboprop in history. The PT9 is not a replacement, but a complimentary turboprop engine family. High Expectations…
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USAF Funds Revolutionary Natilus KONA Freighter
In the Indo-Pacific, which represents more than half of global maritime trade, fuel is the U.S. military’s greatest vulnerability. On October 20th, the Air Force announced funding for a new aircraft that checks two of the department’s most challenging boxes: fuel efficiency and autonomous operations. We sent a series of…
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Boeing Unveils Dataliner: A Powerful Aircraft Data Intelligence Platform
Start here to see the announcement about Dataliner. The new AI-powered platform combines aviation data with Boeing’s aircraft insights to deliver fleet-wide intelligence and effective operational decisions. This AI-powered data intelligence platform helps airlines unlock greater value from their aviation data. Dataliner transforms fragmented data into connected, fleet-wide intelligence…
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