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CAPA - Centre for Aviation, in a report entitled: 'Canada Aviation: the four busiest airports to be leased - the which, what, why and wherefores', stated (22-Sep-2026) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to bringing private investment into operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and YYC Calgary International Airport. The likely structure is long-term lease/concession arrangements, with Transport Canada retaining ownership and oversight rather than outright airport sales. The government's stated rationale is "asset recycling" to unlock value from mature airport assets to fund other national growth priorities. Politics and geopolitics may shape bidder interest and outcomes, with potential preference for European participation as Canada seeks to distance itself from the US and deepen EU ties. [more - CAPA Analysis]

Jambojet MD and CEO Karanja Ndegwa stated (21-Sep-2026) the carrier plans to determine its 10 year network strategy within the next year. Mr Ndegwa said Jambojet will conduct talks with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, and consider the economics. Mr Ndegwa said the Dash 8-400 remains central to the carrier's strategy due to its suitability for short haul routes and ability to operate at airports with infrastructure limitations. Jambojet plans to expand its Dash 8-400 fleet from nine to 16 aircraft by 2029. Mr Ndegwa said economics shift in favour of jets for longer duration services. Jambojet plans to increase passengers from 1.5 million p/a to between 2.8 million and 2.9 million p/a in five years. [more - Aviation Week]

EASA reported (21-Sep-2026) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) comprised 2.8% of the EU's aviation fuel supply in 2025. Of the 39.3 million tonnes of aviation fuel supplied to EU airports, 1.1 million tonnes were SAF, cutting CO2 emissions by 3.77 million tonnes. France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain accounted for 74% of all SAF supplied in the EU, with the Netherlands being the largest recipient at 29%. The main concern among European airlines is meeting the 6% SAF mandate by 2030, including a 1.2% e-SAF sub-mandate. EASA stated the SAF ramp-up is "on track" to meet the 2030 targets, with approximately 50 e-SAF projects awaiting final investment decisions. [more - Aviation Week]

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) selected (21-Sep-2026) American Airlines as the primary carrier for its West Terminal, which will be the airport's first new terminal in nearly 40 years. Details of the terminal's design and the number of gates still being determined. A collaborative planning phase for the terminal began earlier in 2026. A design procurement process is anticipated in 2027. The airport stated construction could potentially begin in late 2029 with an opening in late 2033. The project will be funded through passenger facility charges, bonds and airport funding. The West Terminal is part of the Destination PHX 2050 development programme, which will guide the airport's capital investments and help prepare to serve an anticipated 90 million passengers p/a by 2050. [more - original PR - American Airlines] [more - original PR - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport]

Boeing reported (16-Sep-2026) the following business updates:

• CEO Kelly Ortberg stated stabilising 737 MAX production and moving to higher rates on the 737 and 787 programmes is "taking a bit longer than what I had anticipated". Mr Ortberg added: "We're now driving at 47 a month, but we are not stable yet at 47 a month", noting: "That's been our task here to get stable";
• Mr Ortberg said 737 MAX 10 certification is coming "very soon", adding: "We're in close coordination" with the US FAA and adding: "We've completed all the flight testing. Now we're just in the documentation phase";
• Boeing stabilised 787 production at eight aircraft per month and plans to increase to 10 per month in 2027. CFO Jay Malave said the company is preparing for future rate increases. Mr Malave stated: "Our second assembly facility is under construction today", noting: "We expect that to be complete next year so that helps us start thinking about these future rates";
• 777-9 testing continues, with the aircraft type remaining on track for first delivery in 2027. [more - original PR]