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Boeing rebounded in 2025, delivering the most planes since 2018 and beating European rival Airbus for net orders 'for the first time in seven years. This is a sign that the U.S. aircraft manufacturer has turned a corner after a string of crises. Boeing announced on Tuesday that its 2025 deliveries increased by 72%, to 600 aircraft, although they lag behind Airbus' 793. Boeing has also placed 1,175 orders or a total of 1,075 net after cancellations. Boeing had its sixth highest annual total after cancellations, and it surpassed Airbus' net orders of 889. Under CEO Kelly Ortberg, Boeing is...

Delta Air Lines, on Tuesday, forecast a 20% increase in earnings by 2026, citing strong corporate and consumer demand, as well as rising sales for premium travel. The airline also announced that it had agreed to purchase 30 Boeing 787-10 aircraft to bolster its long-haul fleet. The shares of the airline fell by nearly 5% during premarket trading, as the forecasts were largely "below" estimates. As lower-income consumers are under pressure due to inflation and a weaker purchasing power, the airline is benefiting from a resilient demand from higher-income travelers. This divergence was apparent in the December quarter when the...

Delta Air Lines, which has a long-haul fleet, forecast a 20% increase in earnings by 2026. It cited strong corporate and consumer demand, as well as rising sales. As lower-income customers are under pressure due to 'inflation' and a weaker purchasing power, the airline is benefiting from a resilient demand from higher-income travellers. This divergence was apparent in the December quarter when the overall passenger revenue increased by just 1%. However, this masked a growing gap within the cabin. The revenue for main-cabin tickets fell by 7% compared to a year ago, but revenue from premium products grew by 9%....

Airbus delivered 793?planes last year, a 4% increase, and is on track to remain the largest?planemaker in the world despite recent industrial snags. Airbus has warned that it is facing a "continued dynamic and complex operating environment", as its deliveries are edging beyond the revised goal of 790 jets. This was lowered last month from 820 due to an issue with a Spanish supplier of fuselage parts. Airbus reported that it won 1,000 'gross orders' last year or 889 net orders after cancellations, both of which are higher than 2024. Boeing is set to release its own full year data...

France's aerospace sector expressed concerns on Thursday about the "weaponisation of global supply chains" as major powers pursue their geopolitical goals. It also warned that rare earths remain a possible pressure point, despite an?U.S. - China trade truce. Olivier Andries is the president of France's GIFAS aeronautical association and CEO of Safran. He said that 90% of the industry’s needs for rare elements are supplied by China. "There's a trend to weaponise the supply chain and use the dependence on critical supplies as a means of creating a geopolitical edge. This is especially true for 'rare earths, which is a...

Snow and ice brought misery for travellers in north-west Europe on Wednesday, but joy to others who set off to explore a snowy Paris on skis and sledges. Storm Goretti, which blew in from the Atlantic Coast, hit Paris at dawn, with heavy snowfall that caused further flight cancellations, traffic jams, and transport disruption. As shops prepared for the first New Year's sales, the city's buses were suspended. Tourists and locals alike enjoyed the rare sighting of snow-covered Paris. Some even took the opportunity to ski along the Champs de Mars gardens and down the slopes at Montmartre. "It's exceptional,...

West Europe was bracing itself for more snow and freezing rain on Wednesday as the first named storm in the year hit the continent's Atlantic coast. As storm Goretti approached the region, more flights were cancelled and train services disrupted. Roads were also blocked. As the sun rose, heavy snow fell in?the _Paris region. The south of Britain will be affected most on Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, cold weather warnings were issued for large parts of France and Britain. Meteo France, the French weather agency, warned that snow would extend across the northern half?of?the country Wednesday. Met Office in...

Five people died on French roads after being struck by freezing weather on Tuesday. Snow and ice conditions forced the cancellation of hundreds flights in the Netherlands. A computer outage caused a disruption to the entire rail network in the Netherlands. All services were suspended on Tuesday morning. After 0900 GMT trains began to run in some parts of the Netherlands, but there were still problems in the area around Amsterdam. The high-speed Eurostar service to Paris from Amsterdam was either cancelled or delayed. Over?400 flights have been cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, the majority of which were by Air...

Air China, China's largest carrier, announced on Tuesday that it and its subsidiary signed a "pact" with Airbus for the purchase of 60 A320NEO aircraft. The deal is worth approximately $9.5 billion in list prices. This announcement is just the latest of a series made by carriers in the second largest aviation market in the world, including Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. Both plan to buy Airbus aircraft. Air China has informed the Shanghai Stock Exchange that it will deliver its planes in batches from 2028 to 2032. Airbus said that it was "very pleased" with Air China's decision to...

According to stock exchange filings, China's Spring Airlines (China) and Juneyao Airlines (Japan) announced Monday plans to buy 30 and 25 Airbus A320 family?jets. Spring Airlines, a budget carrier in China, has signed a deal to purchase 30 A320neo planes at a list price of $4.13 billion. The company filed corresponding documents with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. It said that the jets would be delivered in batches between 2028-2032. In a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange,?Juneyao Airlines of Shanghai said that it planned to sign an agreement?with Airbus to buy?25 A320 family jets. The planes, based on their list...

The British team announced on Tuesday that Scottish rider Oscar Onley would join INEOS Grenadiers at the start of the?2026 season, after he had agreed to a transfer from Dutch outfit Picnic 'PostNL. The Kelso 23-year old has been one of the brightest cycling talents since turning pro at 19. He underlined his potential with a 4th-place finish in this year's tour de France, the youngest rider among the top 10. Onley stated in a press release that he was "proud" to join the Grenadiers for a long time. It will also be a British team that races when the...

Executives from both companies said that the proposed merger?of Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris Aerobus and Viva Aerobus aims at putting the new 'airline group' in a stronger position to negotiate its most expensive costs, including acquiring & renting aircraft. Exclusively reported on Thursday, Volaris confirmed that the two airlines were close to an agreement. "Reducing aircraft ownership costs is a significant opportunity, as they are the biggest expense - even more than fuel," Viva's CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua told analysts in a conference call. He added that "major global carriers, such as Viva and Volaris, operate with up to 60%...

Snowfall in the Netherlands disrupted air and train?traffic on Monday. Hundreds of flights had to be canceled and trains around Amsterdam were at a standstill. ANP, a news agency, reported that Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, which is one of Europe's busiest hubs cancelled nearly 500 flights Monday morning. The airport was closed to all incoming traffic from 1200 GMT until then due to the snow. ANP reported that planes heading for Amsterdam were diverted to another airport. Schiphol was unable to be reached immediately for further comments. Snow and freezing temperatures had already forced the airport to cancel hundreds of flights...

The European Union was thanked by Ukraine on Friday, even though the bloc did not agree to an ambitious plan that would use frozen Russian assets as a means of financing. The stakes were high for 'Kyiv' to find money because, without EU financial support, Ukraine will run out of cash in the second quarter next year, and may lose the war. This would increase the risk of Russian aggression towards the EU. The 90 billion euro loan was approved by EU leaders at a summit in Brussels. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, wrote the following on Telegram: "This is a...

The federal government of Brazil plans to auction off the massive Tecon '10 container terminal at Santos Port in the first half of March, said Minister of Ports and airports Silvio Costa Filho on Friday. He said that more than 10 bidders have expressed interest in the auction, including the Philippines-based ICTSI, JBS, JSL and unnamed 'Arab investors. The Minister said that the minimum bid price will be below?6.4 billion (about $1.19 billion), the amount of money the winning bidder must invest to build and run the terminal. Roberto Lopes confirmed that the Rio Brasil Terminal, controlled by ICTSI will...

New data indicates that recruiters are returning to the basics when it comes to hiring directors for top U.S. firms. Boards want experienced people to help them tackle issues like artificial intelligence or President Donald Trump’s tariffs. These trends are also a departure from the focus boards used to have on recruiting younger directors or those with more diverse backgrounds. According to a report released on Tuesday by Spencer Stuart, the executive search firm and leadership advisory, incoming directors of S&P 500 companies are averaging 59.1-years-old. This continues a trend that has been increasing for years. In addition, 30% of...

IKEA acquired U.S. logistic technology firm Locus on Tuesday. The Swedish furniture retailer claimed that the deal would improve its delivery to customers, as it expands online sales. This acquisition is part of a $2.2billion push by Ingka Group - the largest global IKEA franchisee - in the U.S., where it is competing with Wayfair and Walmart, and also has to contend with increased tariffs on imported goods that increase its costs. IKEA refused to reveal the value of the transaction. Locus' most recent funding round, in 2021 was reported to have valued the company at $300 million. IKEA claimed...

Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new round punishing tariffs. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs for imported branded drugs and 25% tariffs for all imports of heavy-duty trucks. Trump said that he will also start charging a 30 percent tariff on upholstered furnishings next week. He said that the new tariffs on heavy-duty trucks were meant to protect manufacturers against "unfair competition from outside" and said that the move would be beneficial for companies like Paccar's Peterbilt, Kenworth and Daimler Truck's Freightliner. Trump has launched a number of national security investigations into the possibility of new...

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. SAFRAN The French aerospace group is looking to sell a significant part of its interiors business. SOFINA The Belgian holding reported a lower net asset value for the first half of 2024 than it did in 2010. It was 9.8 billion euro compared to 10.3 billion euros in the same period last year. The French group announced a half-year revenue totaling 2.5 billion Euros and confirmed its long term strategy. Pan-European market data: European Equities speed guide................... FTSE Eurotop 300...

Dutch tank storage company Vopak announced on Monday that its joint venture in India, Aegis Vopak Terminals has begun trading following its initial public offer. The group stated that the issue price of the IPO is 235 rupees per share ($2.75 USD), which is at the upper end of the previously-announced price range. Around 0539 GMT, the shares traded at 238.89 Rupees. Dick Richelle, CEO of the group, said that this offering "strongly supported Vopak's strategic expansion of our portfolio of industrial and gas terminals". Vopak said that the transaction would result in a dilution loss of approximately 110 million...

A U.S. Diplomat said that despite the aggressive spending cuts of President Donald Trump, the United States is committed to funding the Lobito Rail Corridor, which will help transport vital minerals from central Africa's copperbelt into the West. The U.S., through the International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), set up in Trump's first year in office, has pledged $550 million in loan support for Lobito. Lobito is seen as a key component in countering Chinese control of copper and cobalt in the region. Trump's cuts in spending had caused concern for projects like Lobito, which plans to go to Angola and...

The finance chief of Dutch tank storage company Vopak said that the final decision regarding the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian joint-venture Aegis Vopak is expected to be made in the first half 2025. Michiel Gilsing, CFO of Vopak, said that the company sold a small amount as a private placing in 2024. This was to prepare for the IPO. The deal resulted in a net gain of 13.6 million dollars ($13 million). He said that the final valuation of AVTL would determine whether or not further gains could be made. Gilsing stated that Vopak operates terminals in...

Below are companyrelated news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or specific stocks. SEB SA: French-based maker of household equipment Seb on Thursday reported complete year sales of 8.27 billion euros. Stef Stef, which specialises in temperature sensitive logistics, reported on Thursday complete year income of 4.8 billion euros. Sword Group Sword Group reported fourth-quarter income of 84.4 million euros, and confirmed its 2028 service strategy. SES SES announced the completion of 100 million euros open market repurchase of its NC625 securities. Pan-European market data: European Equities speed guide ... ......

The following are the leading stories on the New york city Times company pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not attest their precision. - Vehicle maker Stellantis stated on Wednesday it planned to reopen a factory in Illinois and boost production elsewhere in the United States, a relocation that is likely to resolve several simmering conflicts with the United Auto Workers ( UAW) union. - Many Reddit users are boycotting the social networks website X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk twice made a. gesture throughout U.S. President Donald Trump's inaugural. event that drew comparisons to...