Emirates (UAE) is set to spend $5 billion on retrofitting 220 aircraft, as the airline faces delays in the delivery of new aircraft from manufacturers. President Tim Clark emphasized that this investment is essential to sustaining the airline’s extensive global network while awaiting fleet modernization.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced adjustments to its aircraft delivery schedule due to ongoing supply chain challenges. Originally slated to receive 11 Boeing aircraft in fiscal 2025, the company now expects to take delivery of only four: three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 737-8. The remaining seven aircraft are anticipated to be deferred to fiscal 2026.
Air Lease Corporation (US) executive chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy has voiced concerns over the growing delays in aircraft deliveries from major manufacturers. Speaking on the issue, Udvar-Hazy remarked that in some cases, the delays are becoming even more severe, with the reliability of manufacturers’ estimated delivery timelines now in question.
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has stated that supply chain disruptions in the aviation industry are likely to persist until the end of the decade. Speaking about the ongoing challenges, Spohr highlighted that aircraft delivery delays remain a significant concern for airlines globally, affecting fleet expansion and modernization plans.
Southwest Airlines is extending buyout offers to employees at 18 airports across the United States, citing a need to adjust operations due to aircraft delivery delays from Boeing. These delays have forced Southwest to scale back its flight schedule, impacting staffing needs at certain locations. By offering voluntary buyouts, the airline aims to manage operational costs and realign its workforce in response to…
