Aircraft Value News [May 19, 2025] -

Issue: May 19, 2025

Airlines Brace for Turbulence as Demand Cools and Tariffs Bite

What began as a cautionary note from Delta Air Lines in April has now snowballed into a clear warning for the entire airline industry: turbulence is ahead. Delta, the nation’s largest airline, issued a sobering update last month, projecting that revenue growth for the current quarter would hover around zero,…

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May 19, 2025

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The Quiet Revolution: How Software-Defined Avionics Are Rewiring the Skies

In the world of aerospace innovation, buzzwords like artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous flight tend to dominate headlines. But beneath the radar (so to speak), a quieter revolution is reshaping the cockpit: Software-Defined Avionics (SDA) powered by Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). In April, the Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC introduced the…

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May 19, 2025

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Out with the Old? Not So Fast: A Retrofit Boom Is Driving Modern Avionics Upgrades

While the aerospace media obsesses over next-gen aircraft and futuristic air taxis, a far more immediate story is quietly unfolding in hangars and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities around the world. Avionics retrofitting, the art of upgrading existing aircraft with modern electronic systems, has become a booming global business,…

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May 19, 2025

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Pentagon Shakeup: Will Civilian DoD Cuts Stall America’s Avionics Edge?

A dramatic shift is underway at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The Trump administration’s plan to enact sweeping reductions in the Pentagon’s civilian workforce has sparked concern across the defense and aerospace sectors, particularly within the tightly interwoven world of avionics development and procurement. These proposed cuts, framed by…

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May 19, 2025

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Boeing and Airbus Are on Notice as COMAC’s Threat Grows

Trump’s trade war is accelerating a shift in global aviation that favors China. The duopoly of Boeing and Airbus has long dominated the industry, but a new challenger is steadily gaining ground: The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer. Once dismissed as an insignificant player…

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May 19, 2025

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Freight’s Workhorse: Why the ATR 72-500F Still Delivers

In the ever-evolving world of regional cargo transport, one aircraft has proven to be remarkably resilient and indispensable: the ATR 72-500F. While many of its jet-powered cousins dominate the spotlight in major freight routes, the ATR 72-500F continues to serve a vital, profitable niche in short-haul regional logistics. ATR is…

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May 19, 2025

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Signs Emerge That Boeing Is Back on Track

Boeing prospects have improved lately. Let’s start with the bottom line. In April, Boeing reported first-quarter 2025 operating results that weren’t great but which nonetheless beat analyst expectations Boeing reported a first-quarter 2025 net loss of $31 million, improvement from a loss of $355 million a year earlier, as revenue rose…

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May 19, 2025

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Embraer’s Ascent Accelerates as India’s Star Air Expands E175 Fleet

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer continues its steady climb in global aviation, with its growing presence in emerging markets signaling a broader shift in regional air travel. One of its most promising footholds is in India, now the world’s most populous country and among the fastest-growing aviation markets globally. The latest…

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May 19, 2025

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