SkyWest, one of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, has placed a firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 additional units. The announcement underscores SkyWest’s commitment to fleet renewal and strategic growth, as deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The total order, if fully exercised, carries a list price value…
Boeing reported a strong month for new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing commitments for 119 B737 MAXnarrowbodies and 7 B787-9 widebody aircraft from undisclosed customers. These orders highlight continued demand for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft across both short- and long-haul segments.
Boeing recorded a significant uptick in commercial activity for May 2025, logging 303 gross aircraft orders and delivering 45 aircraft during the month. The company also rolled out 38 units of the B737 MAX, underscoring the model’s ongoing production ramp-up and global demand.
Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.
Airbus, Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer, delivered approximately 55 commercial aircraft in April 2025, maintaining steady output despite ongoing challenges with engine supply chains, particularly for its high-demand A320neo family. The shortage of engines continues to disrupt production schedules and delay customer deliveries.
ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Boeing 787 Dreamlineras a cornerstone of its long-term fleet strategy. The group plans to operate 100 B787 aircraft by the end of fiscal 2030, underscoring its confidence in the type’s versatility and efficiency.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has publicly reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting its recovery trajectoryamid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. As the geopolitical conflict continues to cast uncertainty over global aerospace markets, Boeing emphasized that it still plans to deliver approximately 50 aircraft to Chinese customers this year.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, has reported a strong first quarter for 2025, ending the period with a $26.4 billion order backlog and 30 aircraft deliveries, representing a 20% increase compared to Q1 2024.
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
