Boeing and Airbus have made progress in boosting aircraft manufacturing, but there is "a way to go" to get a stable, predictable production cycle, the head of aircraft leasing giant SMBC Aviation Capital said on Thursday.

SMBC said it had booked a further $654m (€577.2m) from insurance settlements over the last year, bringing its total recoveries from claims to $1.41bn

After some very difficult years, the American giant’s performance is improving. But the introduction of potential reciprocal tariffs threatens this nascent recovery.

U.S. planemaker Boeing has returned to a more "dynamic" production profile after years of uncertainty surrounding setbacks to its 737 MAX passenger jet, the head of engine maker and key Boeing supplier Safran said on Thursday.

A persistent global jet shortage means airlines are bracing for an uphill battle over what is typically the peak travel season.

Narrowbody deliveries came to a total of 79 units in April 2025, representing a 12.8% year-over-year increase. Airbus Commercial Aircraft shipped seven A220s and 43 A320neo-family aircraft to customers during the month. Meanwhile, Boeing delivered 29 737 MAX units. The seven A220s delivered in April...

By Chandini Monnappa (Reuters) -British Airways owner IAG said on Friday it would order 53 new Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft, in addition to an order for 18 planes it placed in March. The new order consists of 32 Boeing 787-10 aircraft for British Airways and 21 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft,

British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines said it ordered the planes to bolster its long-haul fleet after earnings rose.