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Global airlines face a profit plunge in 2026, nearly halving earnings to $23 billion due to soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict disruptions. Despite strong passenger demand and projected record revenues exceeding $1.1 trillion, profitability per passenger is expected to drop significantly. This geopolitical instability and rising operational expenses are reshaping the industry's financial outlook.

In an exclusive interview, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube clears the air on a range of issues including fleet expansion, the West Asia crisis, rising costs due to crude-oil related upheaval, availing Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme of the government, and more

American Airlines is equipping over 500 narrowbody aircraft with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, aiming to provide passengers with high-speed Wi-Fi by early 2027. This upgrade will support streaming, gaming, and video meetings, enhancing the in-flight experience for domestic and short-haul international routes.

Delhi Airport's 1986-era Terminal 2 is slated for abandonment by 2033 as the GMR-run DIAL plans to expand the mammoth Terminal 3. A new fifth pier, Pier E, with a capacity of 1.2 crore passengers annually, will absorb T2's domestic traffic. The timing of Pier E's construction and an automated people mover are central to the new master plan.

With IndiGo’s operational collapse in December, Air India’s fatal crash in Ahmedabad and SpiceJet’s engineering and salary-payment issues, US aviation regulator FAA has once again become concerned about oversight standards in Indian aviation.

President Trump's visit to China is overshadowed by the Iran War, which has disrupted global energy supplies and impacted his approval ratings. While trade and Taiwan remain on the agenda, the protracted conflict in Iran presents a significant challenge, with the US struggling to achieve its war aims and facing a decline in superpower status.

Israel's defense ministry has approved a multi-billion dollar deal to purchase two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. This significant expansion of air power aims to bolster the country's long-term military capability and air superiority, with a focus on domestic production and technological advancement.

A recent Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia has destroyed a vital US Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, significantly reducing America's early warning capabilities. With the remaining fleet aging, plans to replace them with the E-7A Wedgetail face delays and criticism, raising concerns about a potential capability gap as older systems retire.

A recent Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia has destroyed a vital US Air Force E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, significantly reducing America's early warning capabilities. With the remaining fleet aging, plans to replace them with the E-7A Wedgetail face delays and criticism, raising concerns about a potential capability gap as older systems retire.

Air India Express is set to procure 24 new aircraft, including Airbus A320/321 and Boeing 737 models, with deliveries scheduled for July. This fleet expansion is expected to restore domestic air connectivity to at least six dropped destinations from Bhubaneswar by August, boosting passenger footfall.

Following trade talks between Beijing and Washington, China has lifted a month-long ban on boeing aircraft deliveries. This decision comes after a tentative agreement where the US reduced tariffs on Chinese imports, and China lowered duties on US goods. The move provides a boost to Boeing, which has faced challenges due to safety concerns and trade disputes, and unlocks payments for approximately 50 planes destined for Chinese carriers.

Air India has tied up loans worth $155 million (over Rs 1,000 crore) to make pre-delivery payment for three Boeing 777 planes, amid the national carrier making efforts to expand and rejig its fleet with new aircraft. Currently, the carrier has 15 Boeing 777s in its fleet.

Air India is considering acquiring Boeing aircraft initially meant for Chinese airlines, capitalizing on trade tensions between the US and China. Air India aims to bolster its transformation efforts with these additional aircraft.

Civil aviation minister Ajit Singh said Air India would not take the planes till the government decides on the monetary compensation Boeing owes the national carrier for a four-year delay in delivery.

Boeing Co lost another 12 orders for its grounded 737 MAX jetliner in October, and delivered 13 aircraft to customers, down from the 20 jets delivered in the same month a year ago, company data showed on Tuesday.

A Boeing 737 MAX, destined for Xiamen Airlines, is returning to the US. This follows another jet's similar return. The US-China trade war, with increased tariffs, disrupts Boeing's delivery plans. China's retaliatory tariffs impact the financial viability for Chinese airlines. Beijing considers measures to support airlines leasing Boeing jets. Uncertainty surrounds aircraft deliveries, potentially delaying them.

Boeing projects a global commercial aircraft fleet of nearly 50,000 by 2044, with developing markets driving growth. Supply chain challenges have slightly reduced delivery forecasts, contributing to a potential aircraft shortage. While passenger growth outpaces GDP, new deliveries struggle to meet demand, highlighting a shift in the industry's landscape with increased representation from Asian and Middle Eastern firms.

With AI seeking compensation for substantial delays in delivery of Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft, the US manufacturer today said it will "not write a cheque" for USD 500 to the airline.

Captain Bhavna Gandhi and Captain Sanaya Chothia piloted Akasa Air’s 25th Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Seattle to Hyderabad. With orders totaling 226 aircraft, Akasa aims to be among the top global airlines by decade's end. The new planes enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, supporting the airline's sustainability efforts.

New Delhi, Mar 27 () Air India's Dreamliner woes continue with a technical problem forcing the carrier to ground one of its planes in Paris on Friday even as the US aircraft maker is planning to advance deliveries of the remaining six aircraft by a few months.

As war disrupts Iran, its airline pilots are heading out and some are now reaching Indian carriers. For airlines in India scrambling to hire over 1,500 pilots, this could be an unexpected answer

Aircraft deliveries have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic as air travel has come to a halt.

Air India is in talks with Boeing to acquire approximately 10 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, initially intended for Chinese clients who declined delivery due to trade tensions with the U.S. This potential acquisition would bolster Air India Express's fleet and support the airline's expansion plans.

As of last week, Boeing has accumulated 11 newly built but engine-less aircraft, known as "gliders," at its Everett, Washington facility, as highlighted in a report by Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu, based on data from Aero Analysis Partners/AIR. The financial implications of these undelivered 777 freighters are significant, creating an estimated cash-flow drag of approximately $1.16 billion.

Indian carriers like Air India Express and Akasa may benefit from China's directive to its airlines to avoid Boeing aircraft due to US tariffs. This could lead to the redirection of Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners, originally intended for Chinese airlines, to Indian carriers, potentially easing their aircraft acquisition challenges.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that a prolonged Boeing workers' strike could reduce the number of aircraft deliveries by next summer to 20 from an expected 25. The ongoing strike in Seattle factories is affecting the production of several Boeing jets, including the important 737 MAX model, which Ryanair depends on.