Aviation business updates on airline financials, mergers and acquisitions, industry trends, stocks, and commercial developments worldwide.
Singapore Airlines, SATS, and ST Engineering stock prices eased Friday, but a broader Straits Times Index rebound is anticipated, supported by strong aviation sector fundamentals.
Blue Islands and Eastern Airways bankruptcies in 2025 are "warning signals" for European regional aviation, facing rising costs and new EU legislation.
Ticket Ghana is engaging global aviation stakeholders to explore collaborative models for managing Ghana's rising international air travel demand and improving affordability.
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's DG Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur endorsed Aero Contractors' Lagos MRO, calling it critical to reducing West Africa's high aircraft maintenance costs.
Private jet manufacturers like Gulfstream and Dassault are focusing on Asia's super-rich, driven by a 34% rise in global private jet flights since the pandemic.
India's commitment to a $500 billion US goods purchase over five years is largely fueled by energy imports and up to $80 billion in ready Boeing aircraft orders.
The India-US interim trade deal eliminates tariffs on aircraft parts, prompting Boeing and Airbus to view India as a major foreign OEM hub for components, boosting global supply chain integration.
Saudi Arabia and Syria signed a deal to launch Flynas Syria, a joint low-cost airline, and develop Aleppo International Airport to a 12 million passenger capacity.
Boeing's potential $80 billion aircraft order from India highlights a major shift in US-India trade relations, even as the manufacturer faces a lawsuit over the Air India 787 crash.
India's commitment to import $500 billion in US goods over five years, including aircraft, is set to significantly boost Boeing and Airbus sourcing from the Indian aerospace sector.
United, Delta, and American Airlines stocks soared following the Dow's 50,000 milestone, driven by improving US consumer spending sentiment.
Airbus's Global Services Forecast projects the Asia-Pacific aviation services market will surge to $138.7 billion by 2044, driven by massive air traffic and fleet expansion.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines are driving significant route expansions in early 2026, contrasting with a seasonal moderation in commercial aircraft production.
Firan Technology Group (FTG) will release its full-year and Q4 2025 financial results on February 18, following a record Q2 driven by strong aerospace and defense market demand.
Life Flight International, Canada's oldest air ambulance, moved its operational base from Vancouver to YXC, cutting $8k-$10k in repositioning fees for clients.
ESCO Technologies (ESE) reported record Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.64, up 73%; massive $550M orders from Aerospace & Defense boost 2026 guidance.
United Airlines is set to acquire Spirit Airlines' final two gates at Chicago O'Hare for $30 million, escalating the hub competition with American Airlines.
Eaton signed strategic agreements with Satair and ST Engineering at the Singapore Airshow, boosting its OEM-quality aftermarket and MRO services in Asia-Pacific.
Thai Airways International (THAI) and Airbus extended their Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreement to cover THAI's new A321neo fleet, ensuring comprehensive component support in Bangkok.
Boeing secured its largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) contract with Singapore Airlines Group at the Singapore Airshow, covering over 75 737 MAX and 787 jets to minimize aircraft downtime.