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Regional Reshuffle: Why 50-100 Seat Jets and Turboprops Are Splitting Into Winners and Laggards

The regional aircraft market is no longer the steady, predictable corner of aviation it once was. Fleets of 30- to 110-seat aircraft are being pushed and pulled by a mix of competing forces. Pilot shortages continue to strain operations, while scope clause restrictions in North America limit how airlines deploy…

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June 15, 2026

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Expert Interview: AI, AAM, eVTOL…and More

Editor’s Note: I recently interviewed Rick Adams, a leading aerospace expert specializing in the areas of training, simulation, artificial intelligence, and safety. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Adams authored The Robot in the Simulator (2024), widely regarded as the first book focused on AI best practices in aviation…

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June 15, 2026

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Airbus Encounters Headwinds in China

One truism stands out in geopolitics: China is a master of the long game. As evidence, consider how the world’s second-largest economy is turning up the pressure on European-based aircraft maker Airbus. From January to May, Airbus delivered just 16 aircraft to Chinese airlines, a steep decline from the 47…

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June 15, 2026

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In-Flight Connectivity Emerges as a Key Driver of Aircraft Value and Airline Strategy

In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) has evolved far beyond its origins as a passenger convenience. According to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Aviation Tech Today and Via Satellite, connectivity is increasingly being treated as core aircraft infrastructure, influencing fleet planning, leasing decisions, residual values, and long-term aviation economics. The…

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June 15, 2026

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Boeing's 737 Family Is Repricing Risk and Capacity in Narrowbody Aviation

The B737 MAX was supposed to be a straightforward successor to one of the most successful airliner families in history. Instead, it has become a case study in how manufacturing problems, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting airline priorities can influence aircraft values as much as fuel efficiency or operating costs. Today,…

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June 15, 2026

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A321XLR vs A321neo in a Tightening Global Market

For years, airlines faced a familiar dilemma. A route was too long for a conventional narrowbody but too small to justify a widebody. In many cases, the answer was the B757. When the 757 disappeared from production, a gap opened in the market that nobody seemed able to fill. Airbus…

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June 15, 2026

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The E195 and E195-E2 Are Reshaping the 120-150 Seat Battlefield

The Embraer E195 and its next-generation successor, the E195-E2, occupy the hybrid category of “small narrowbody/large regional jet.” This niche is fiercely competitive, especially as regional travel continues to rapidly grow. In this niche, fleet economics, pilot constraints, fuel burn, and network flexibility are paramount. While these two aircraft share…

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June 15, 2026

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Spotlight: The A320-200

For decades, the A320-200 was the workhorse that defined the modern single-aisle market. It entered service in 1988 as the more capable follow-on to the original A320-100 and quickly became a cornerstone of Airbus’ push into Boeing’s territory. The A320-200 also brought important shifts in how airlines operated. Fly-by-wire controls,…

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June 15, 2026

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