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Embraer Ups the Pressure on the Airbus-Boeing Duopoly
Embraer’s chief executive believes that growing global demand for commercial jets will open the door for new manufacturers to challenge the long-standing Airbus-Boeing dominance. Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto, speaking in October at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, said forecasts for the next two decades point to enormous…

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November 3, 2025
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Soft Value: Why Software Defined Avionics Will Become the Biggest Hidden Premium in 2026
Forget fuel hedges and production backlogs. The next major re-rating of aircraft values and lease rates will not come from engines or wings. It will come from software. Over the past two years a technical shift has been building momentum. Aircraft with modular, software defined avionics architectures and modern flight…

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November 3, 2025
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Embraer’s Avionics Upgrades Signal the Ascent of Regional Aviation
Embraer is steadily redefining what pilots and passengers expect from smaller aircraft. Thanks to cutting-edge cockpit/avionics innovations, especially in its regional and business jet lines, the Brazilian manufacturer is helping to shift the center of gravitas in aviation toward regional operators. Here’s a look at the latest avionics advances in…

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November 3, 2025
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The FAA Mandate for 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders: An Under-Reported Story
In the whirlwind of headlines about NextGen surveillance, 5G interference, and ADS-B, one U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirement has been creeping under the radar, yet it could reshape safety, retrofit schedules, and costs across the aviation industry: the recently legislated mandate for 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs). As of…

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November 3, 2025
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Narrowbodies on the Rise: Values and Lease Rates Edge Up as Supply Lags Demand
The narrowbody market continues to heat-up as demand outpaces supply, keeping values and lease rates on a steady upward trajectory. Across the board, next-generation single-aisle jets such as the Airbus A320neo, A321neo, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 are commanding higher prices in both sale and lease transactions. For lessors and…

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November 3, 2025
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Regional Renaissance Poised to Continue in 2026
The center of gravity in commercial air travel has shifted. Long-haul flying is back, but the real engine of growth is regional aviation, where short-haul and domestic routes are filling aircraft and balance sheets with dependable regularity. Feeding broader global networks while remaining more agile in the face of shifting…

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November 3, 2025
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Narrowbody Engine Values Surge as LEAP and PW1100G Lead the Charge
Through 2025, the market for narrowbody aircraft engines has seen a notable upswing in values and lease rates, a trend poised to continue into 2026. This movement has been driven by a combination of strong airline demand, limited engine supply, and the ongoing push for fleet modernization. Engines like the…

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November 3, 2025
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Spotlight on the A330-900neo
The values and lease rates of this long-haul workhorse are on the rise. Here’s why. The A330-900neo is steadily gaining momentum, reflected in rising base and market values, stronger resale interest, and improving lease rates. In the highly competitive mid-size widebody market, the A330-900neo competes directly with the Boeing 787…

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November 3, 2025
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