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Carriers report limited operational impact as ELAC replacements move forward.

The airline will phase out the aircraft as more A321neos come online.

Scandinavian Airlines has reached a deal with Embraer for 45 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10.

The airline’s CEO says it will park some older Airbus A320 aircraft and suspend more routes as travel demand continues to lag.

China Airlines orders Boeing 777X jets, including freighters, to boost long-haul capacity and efficiency on key global routes.

Engine issues, production backlogs, and labor and parts shortages have airlines and aircraft lessors scrambling to maintain operational readiness.

Delta has announced a new fuel efficiency partnership to install “shark skin” riblets on its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft.

In addition, the carrier is no longer a member of the Regional Airline Association. Silver had just rejoined the trade group in 2022.

Last year, the ultra-low-cost carrier reported a net loss of nearly $1.23 billion, an increase from $448 million in 2023.

With the CRJ-900’s exit, the United Express fleet now consists of E145XRs, E170s, E175s, CRJ-200s, CRJ-550s, and CRJ-700s.