29 April 2026

A220 aircraft © Airbus

Airbus Q1 hit by lower deliveries despite strong defence demand

Airbus reported weaker first-quarter 2026 financial results, reflecting a drop in commercial aircraft deliveries, although its Defence and Space division delivered a robust performance. Chief Executive Guillaume Faury highlighted a challenging and fluid operating environment, including geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, while confirming that full-year guidance remains unchanged. Commercial aircraft orders were strong, with […]

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Copa Airlines has opted for the Boeing 737 MAX to expand its fleet © Boeing

Copa Airlines orders 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has ordered 40 737 MAX aircraft. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also holds options to acquire up to 20 additional aircraft from the single-aisle family. Copa Airlines Chief Executive Pedro Heilbron and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope were joined by Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino, US Ambassador Kevin

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