Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Embraer firmly on course as it notches up its best-ever second quarter

Brazilian airframer also reports record backlog in latest financial results. Six years after its aborted break-up and part-merger with Boeing, Embraer is in arguably its strongest-ever financial position, with its KC-390 military transport, executive jets, and regional aircraft all in high demand. The Brazilian airframer has just revealed record second-quarter revenues of $2.2 billion –…

Delta to go head-to-head with Alaska on critical Tokyo route

Alaska Airlines, fresh off a merger with Hawaiian, is depending on long-haul flying for its gowth.  Delta Air Lines plans to resume service between Seattle and Tokyo’s Narita airport, putting it in direct competition with Alaska Airlines on a route critical to its post-merger growth plans. The Atlanta-based carrier stopped flights between the two airports in…

US Air Force to retire last of T-1A Jayhawk multi-engine trainers
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US Air Force to retire last of T-1A Jayhawk multi-engine trainers

The service has been phasing out the jets since 2024. The US Air Force is winding down operations of T-1A Jayhawk multi-engine trainers and plans to remove the last examples from service in late August. The service began flying Jayhawks, manufactured by Beech when still owned by defence contractor Raytheon, in 1993 as advanced trainers…

Copa boosts capacity outlook for 2026

The Panama-based carrier increased its growth plans for 2026 despite elevated fuel prices. Copa Airlines says it was able to recover about 40% of increased fuel prices thanks to strong passenger demand, which helped increase operating revenues in the second quarter. The Panama-based carrier reported a $91.7 million operating profit for the quarter ended 30…

FAA orders Boeing 737 Max inspections, proposes 787 Trent 1000 safety fix

The agency targets a 737 structural concern and an issue that could cause a dual Trent 1000 failure.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking action to address risks involving Boeing 737 Max door-related structural components and concerns about uncontained failures of 787 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 turbofans. The agency this week issued two regulatory documents,…