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Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 32. Epilogue.
July 25, 2025, ©. Leeham News: In October last year, we began a series on how air transport is performing against the emission goals for the year 2050. The ambition to reduce and eventually eliminate greenhouse gas emissions… Read More
MTU powers ahead with strong growth amid clarity on tariff impact
By Tom Batchelor Jul 24, 2025, © Leeham News: German engine manufacturer MTU has posted a 40% rise in operating profit for the first half of 2025 amid what outgoing CEO Lars Wagner called “robust growth” across both… Read More
What’s the next new aircraft? Part 3
By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm Subscription Required July 24, 2025, © Leeham News: In Part 3 of our five-part series on examining the potential next generation of aircraft in the coming decades, we take a closer look… Read More
US House Panel approves jump in FAA budget
AIN’s Oshkosh Air Venture show news is here. House Panel Approves Budget Jump for FAA in 2026 House bill to provide a $23.3 billion budget for FAA in 2026 By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine… Read More
RTX Q2 2025 Earnings: Tariff Relief, GTF Stabilization, Strong Demand, and FAA Tailwinds Lift Outlook
By Chris Sloan July 22, 2025, © Leeham News: RTX delivered strong second-quarter results, supported by continued momentum in the commercial aerospace sector, stabilization in its geared turbofan program, and a significant aftermarket ramp across Pratt & Whitney and… Read More
Book Review: Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita
Editor’s Note: The Oshkosh Air Show began this week. One of the airplanes to come to the show is the Boeing B-29, “Doc.” LNA’s partner, AINOnline, reviewed the book written by the organization that restored “Doc” to flying status…. Read More
What’s the next new aircraft, Part 2
Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm July 21, 2025, © Leeham News: Our series about “What’s the next new aircraft” was introduced last week, where we look at what potential new aircraft could be introduced over the following decades,… Read More
AIN, LNA to share select stories
By Scott Hamilton July 18, 2025, (c) Leeham News: Now that AIN Media Group has completed the acquisition of Leeham News, I can tell our readers that we will begin to expand coverage at both outlets. AINonline and LNA… Read More
Bjorn’s Corner: Air Transport’s route to 2050. Part 31, Conclusions.
July 18, 2025, ©. Leeham News: We have done a Corner series on the state of actions to mitigate the global warming impact from Air Transport. Now, we start to summarize what we’ve learned. During the series, we… Read More
AIN Media Group completes the purchase of Leeham News & Analysis
July 17, 2025, © Leeham News: AIN Media Group today completed the purchase of Leeham News & Analysis. The acquisition was announced June 17 during the Paris Air Show. AIN is a 50-year old privately held media company…. Read More