AirBorneo Chooses ATR to Modernise Rural Air Service Fleet in East Malaysia

AirBorneo and ATR today announced a strategic partnership to modernise Malaysia’s Rural Air Services (RAS) fleet, with AirBorneo confirming a firm order for eight ATR aircraft. The agreement comprises five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, with purchase rights for four additional aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. 

This marks a significant milestone in AirBorneo’s transformation into Sarawak’s state-owned airline and its assumption of responsibility for the RAS network, a vital public service that connects remote and underserved communities across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. 

Finalised in late 2025, the order supports AirBorneo’s long-term fleet renewal strategy following the acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government in 2025 and its subsequent rebranding as AirBorneo. The airline currently operates eight ATR 72-500 aircraft inherited from MASwings. The new-generation ATR –600 series will form the backbone of a more efficient and more resilient RAS operation for East Malaysia. 

The introduction of the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 aircraft will enable AirBorneo to enhance passenger experience, operational reliability and service capability. The aircraft feature advanced avionics, modern navigation technologies and improved cabin comfort. They are also equipped to support medical stretcher operations and are optimised for reliable operations across diverse regional and rural route environments in Borneo. 

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Boeing and Air Cambodia Announce Airline’s Largest Single-Aisle Order for up to 20 737 MAX Jets

  Southeast Asian carrier places its first order with Boeing, boosting regional growth with the fuel-efficient 737-8
–  The 737 MAX will be the first Boeing airplanes operated by a Cambodian airline

SINGAPORE, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Cambodia today announced the airline’s largest single-aisle order for up to 20 737 MAX airplanes in an agreement unveiled at the Singapore Airshow. This marks the Southeast Asian carrier’s first purchase of fuel-efficient Boeing airplanes.

The airline finalized its firm order for 10 737-8 jets and opportunity for 10 more in December 2025. The order was previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website.

New Boeing customer, Air Cambodia, orders up to 20 737 MAX jets that will fly in the airline’s new livery.
New Boeing customer, Air Cambodia, orders up to 20 737 MAX jets that will fly in the airline’s new livery.

With the 737 MAX, Air Cambodia will renew and grow its fleet as air travel serves an increasing role in connecting people and places throughout the region. The airline will leverage the 737-8’s capabilities, efficiency and passenger comfort features for its expanding network of high-demand routes across Asia.

“The 737-8 gives Air Cambodia the ideal combination of range, capacity and fuel efficiency to support our next phase of growth,” said Dr. David Zhan, CEO of Air Cambodia. “This investment – Air Cambodia’s largest narrowbody purchase – will let us launch direct services to important markets across North and Southeast Asia, and offer competitively priced travel for passengers, while creating local jobs and training opportunities that strengthen our communities.”

The 737-8, which can fly up to 178 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), is well-suited to support the airline’s growing regional network. Air Cambodia will benefit from the airplane’s flexible capacity and lower operating costs due to a 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions compared to the airplanes it replaces. 

“We are proud to welcome Air Cambodia as our newest 737 MAX customer and look forward to partnering with them to introduce the versatile and reliable 737-8 to the Kingdom of Cambodia,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “We are committed to supporting the growth of aviation in Cambodia and throughout the region as Air Cambodia strengthens ties across Asia with these fuel-efficient airplanes.”

Air Cambodia currently operates a fleet of six single-aisle and regional jets on domestic and international routes to Vietnam, India, Thailand, China, Japan and Hong Kong.

Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook forecasts Southeast Asian carriers will need nearly 5,000 new airplanes over the next twenty years, with single-aisle jets comprising more than 80% of deliveries.

Ontario International Airport congratulates China Airlines on welcoming its 1 millionth passenger through ONT

Milestone underscores airline’s pivotal role in ONT’s emergence as Southern California’s international gateway

ONTARIO, Calif. , Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ontario International Airport (ONT) congratulated China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, on achieving an extraordinary milestone: the airline’s 1 millionth passenger to travel through ONT since launching service between Ontario and Taipei, Taiwan, in 2018.

PHOTO CAPTION: From left, China Airlines flight attendant; James Kessler, ONT Senior Vice President of Operations and Maintenance; Jack (Chih-Chao) Chih, China Airlines' Vice President of Americas; Mr. Cheng; and Eren Cello, ONT Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
PHOTO CAPTION: From left, China Airlines flight attendant; James Kessler, ONT Senior Vice President of Operations and Maintenance; Jack (Chih-Chao) Chih, China Airlines’ Vice President of Americas; Mr. Cheng; and Eren Cello, ONT Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing.

The 1 millionth passenger, Mr. Cheng, was welcomed during a brief ceremony on Monday evening, February 2, marking another significant chapter in the long-standing partnership between ONT and China Airlines and highlighting the continued growth of international travel at the Inland Empire’s airport.

Since becoming the airport’s first carrier to offer nonstop, transoceanic passenger service, China Airlines has played a foundational role in positioning Ontario International as a global gateway for Southern California, providing travelers with convenient access to Taiwan and onward connections throughout Asia. In 2025, nearly China Airlines served nearly 195,000 passengers through ONT.

“China Airlines’ success at Ontario International Airport is a testament to the strength of this market and to the vision both organizations shared when service was launched in 2018,” said Alan D. Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. “Welcoming the 1 millionth China Airlines passenger is not only a celebration of this airline’s achievement, but also a powerful affirmation of ONT’s growing role as an international gateway. It reflects our shared commitment to delivering world-class service, expanding global connectivity, and providing Southern California travelers with a more convenient and accessible option for international travel.”

“Ontario International Airport is an ideal gateway for passengers traveling between Asia and major cities throughout the country. Through our cooperation with Southwest Airlines, travelers can easily connect to and from the Inland Empire to many more destinations across Asia and the United States. Looking ahead, China Airlines remains committed to enhancing our services, expanding our network, and delivering a safe, comfortable, and high-quality travel experience. We will continue working closely with our partners to bring more value and more choices to our passengers.” said China Airlines’ Vice President of Americas Jack (Chih-Chao) Chih.

Over the past several years, ONT has experienced record growth in international travel, driven by expanded service to Asia and Latin America and reinforced by major investments in facilities, passenger amenities, and federal inspection infrastructure. International passenger volumes increased sharply in 2025, further solidifying Ontario’s position as one of the fastest-growing international airports in California.

Wapner said that the milestone also reflects the airport’s broader transformation since its return to local control. “A region as large and dynamic as Greater Los Angeles deserves more than one global gateway. China Airlines helped make that vision real at Ontario, and this achievement demonstrates how far we’ve come together.”

As ONT continues to expand its international footprint, partnerships such as the one with China Airlines remain central to its mission of delivering convenient, efficient, and globally connected air service for Southern California.

YVR breaks all-time cargo and passenger records in 2025


Historic year included six new destinations, three additional carriers
 as YVR strengthens role as Canada’s Pacific gateway to Asia and beyond

MUSQUEAM TERRITORY/RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Vancouver International Airport (YVR) welcomed more than 26.9 million travellers in 2025, marking a new all-time record with cargo shipments also reaching their highest volumes in the 94-year history of the airport.

This 2.7 per cent year-over-year increase in passengers is a testament to YVR’s tireless work with airlines, tourism organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen its position as a global hub and a critical gateway between North America, Asia, and beyond. The previous record of 26.3 million passengers was set in 2019.

By sector, domestic travel was up 3.8 per cent. Notably, for international travel, Asia Pacific passenger volumes increased 15.6 per cent year over year, while transborder traffic between YVR and U.S. destinations declined by 7.1 per cent amidst shifting global travel patterns.

On cargo shipments, 365,000 tonnes of goods moved through the airport, which represents a 7.4 per cent increase over 2024, reinforcing YVR’s key role in the local and national supply chain, particularly for high value, time sensitive, and perishable exports.

“Strong operations and customer service combined with globally recognized innovation generated record results in 2025,” said Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of Vancouver International Airport. “I recognize and thank our outstanding YVR and Sea Island employees, our partners at Musqueam, as well as our airline customers and passengers for contributing to this achievement.”

YVR’s 2025 passenger and cargo results reflect the airport’s position as Canada’s second busiest airport and its role as a critical economic engine, contributing more than $15 billion to Canada’s GDP each year. For example, a year-round wide-body international flight, such as T’Way Airlines’ service to Seoul, South Korea, which launched last July, is estimated to generate $39.8 million in economic output, $20.8 million in GDP, and 237 full time jobs in the province. 

“Looking forward, YVR is ready to go to welcome additional flights and carriers to get more of Canada to global markets while at the same time creating jobs and opportunity here at home,” added Vrooman. “As governments look to sign new bilateral and trade agreements, we are on the ground in those emerging markets, engaged with our partners, building new relationships today to be ready for that additional growth tomorrow.”

YVR is now host to 57 airlines serving 129 non-stop destinations across the province and around the world.

Quick facts about YVR in 2025:

  • Best Airport in North America: YVR was once again voted Best Airport in North America, the 14th time in the past 16 years, and ranked 13th in the world’s top 20 airports by the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
  • Celebrating new airlines and destinations: YVR welcomed a variety of new and returning destinations and carriers including Air Canada to Manila and Beijing, China Southern to Guangzhou, China Eastern service to Shanghai, T’Way Airlines to Seoul, and WestJet to Liberia, Costa Rica, connecting even more of the province to the world.
  • Providing a digital-first experience with Air Canada for travellers to Canadian destinations: YVR became the first airport in Canada to install e-gates for Air Canada’s Domestic Digital ID program, which is also being expanded to U.S. departures. This allows travellers to use biometric identity verification tools rather than show boarding passes and physical identification.
  • Making security screening more seamless: YVR worked with Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to become the first airport to install Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray equipment at the airport’s Domestic screening facilities. The new technology allows passengers to leave large electronics, such as laptops, and liquids in their bags for a faster security screening experience.
  • Delivering reliable and resilient operations: YVR continued to invest in its operations and assets, shoring up climate, digital, and physical infrastructure throughout the year, such as completing a $133 million upgrade to its North Runway.

A backgrounder document with more data is available upon request.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a diverse global hub that connects people, cargo, data, and ideas and serves as a platform for our community to come together and thrive. We are motivated by supporting regional economic development and making a positive difference in the lives of British Columbians. We do this with a focus on serving our passengers, partners, workers, and community through digital modernization, climate leadership, reconciliation, and financial sustainability.

Satena Beechcraft 1900D crashes in Colombia

On January 29, 2026, a Satena Beechcraft 1900D crashed in the mountains of northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board. Satena, the country’s state‑run regional airline, confirmed that the aircraft had suffered a fatal accident, and rescue teams later located the wreckage in a remote, rugged area near Ocaña, close to the Venezuelan border. The aircraft had been operating a scheduled domestic service with an expected arrival time of 12:05 local time, but radio contact was lost 11 minutes before landing, triggering an immediate search‑and‑rescue response.

The passenger list included two prominent political figures: Diógenes Quintero Amaya, a sitting lawmaker, and Carlos Salcedo, a candidate in the upcoming congressional elections. Their deaths drew national attention as authorities confirmed that there were no survivors. Colombian aviation officials have opened a formal investigation into the cause of the crash, focusing on the aircraft’s final communications, weather conditions in the region, and the challenges posed by the mountainous terrain.

The aircraft involved in the fatal Satena crash on January 29, 2026, was a Beechcraft 1900D registered as HK‑4709. It was operated by SEARCA under a wet‑lease agreement with Satena and was destroyed in mountainous terrain near Ocaña, Colombia, with no survivors among the 15 occupants

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Message translated to English:

Cúcuta, January 29, 2026. On Thursday afternoon, Major General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño, President of SATENA, and Captain Jorge Campillo, President of SEARCA, met with the families and/or representatives of six of the thirteen passengers and crew members who died in the accident on the Cúcuta–Ocaña route. The purpose of the meeting was to personally express their condolences and provide clarity regarding responsibilities and institutional support during this difficult time.

During the meeting, the presidents of SATENA and SEARCA reiterated the profound sorrow this tragedy represents for both companies and for the country. They also explained the operational conditions under which the route was being flown:

  1. The aircraft involved in the accident was operated by SEARCA on behalf of SATENA, under a contract between the two parties. As the final operator, SEARCA is solely responsible for providing the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance.
  2. All costs and expenses arising from the accident will be handled in accordance with the legal limits established for this type of liability.
  3. SATENA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the families of the victims. For claims made under applicable law, SATENA will serve as the channel to present these requests to SEARCA or the appropriate entity.
  4. All claims related to the air accident will be processed through the institutional email: asistenciasfamiliares@satena.com.

“We know that pain cannot be mitigated. That’s why we are here: to accompany you, to answer your questions, and to ensure you are not alone. SATENA has a moral responsibility to stand by you, and we will fulfill it with the respect and humanity this moment demands,” said Major General Óscar Zuluaga Castaño at the close of the meeting.

SATENA will continue working closely with aviation and judicial authorities, as well as with SEARCA, to ensure that families receive the treatment they deserve and that investigations proceed with the transparency and rigor the country expects.

SATENA The airline of Colombians

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Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Expand Single-Aisle Fleet

Boeing and Air India announced today the airline has ordered 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes across the company’s single-aisle and widebody airplane families.

The airline finalized an incremental purchase of 20 737-8 jets this month and an order for 10 737-10 airplanes was previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. Both purchases exercised existing options as Air India expands its route network to meet rising travel demand.    

Shri. Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, India, with the leaders from Boeing and Air India

Air India will operate the new 737-8s, leveraging their dispatch reliability, fuel efficiency and range flexibility on high-frequency, domestic and short-haul regional routes. The airline also plans to deploy the larger 737-10 to maintain operational commonality and carry more passengers at the lowest cost per seat among single-aisle aircraft.

As Air India expands its fleet and network, Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook forecasts the Indian and South Asian region will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes over the next two decades with 90% of those single-aisle jets like the 737 MAX.

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United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O’Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day

Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD’s position as the premier Midwest hub

United led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers

Customer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members

To support the airline’s growth and continued focus on operational excellence, United plans to hire approximately 2,500 more people at ORD before the end of the year

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — United today announced it will reach 750 flights per day this summer from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), 200 more than its next largest competitor and the largest schedule ever flown by any airline operating here.

United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O’Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day
United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O’Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day

Throughout 2026, Chicago’s hometown airline will offer nonstop service to 222 destinations – more than any other airline at ORD, and 38 more than its next largest competitor – including 47 international cities across Europe, Asia and South America as well as 175 U.S. destinations. Starting as early as April, and on sale January 29, the airline is strengthening connectivity across the Midwest with five new routes from ORD to cities including:  

  • Champaign/Urbana, Ill. (CMI) operated 4 times daily beginning April 30, 2026
  • Kalamazoo, Mich. (AZO) operated 4 times daily beginning April 30, 2026
  • Lansing, Mich. (LAN) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026
  • La Crosse, Wis. (LSE) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026
  • Bloomington/Normal, Ill. (BMI) operated 4 times daily beginning May 7, 2026

In late 2025, the airline also announced it would add flights to cities such as Santa Barbara, Calif. (SBA); Monterey, Calif. (MRY); Eugene, Ore. (EUG); Bristol/Tri-Cities, Tenn. (TRI), Erie, Penn. (ERI); Rochester, Minn. (RST); Wausau, Wis. (CWA); Marquette, Mich. (MQT), and more as part of its summer 2026 schedule.

In addition to enhancing connections between ORD and small and midsized communities, more than 80 cities will receive additional flights to give customers even more options from Chicago including popular travel destinations like Boston (BOS), Nashville (BNA), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW). United’s Chicago hub is expected to become the third largest hub operated by any airline in the U.S., and the airline’s summer schedule reinforces ORD’s role as the premier hub of the Midwest and a top global gateway following record passenger levels in 2025. 

“We have spent the past decade building and executing a strategy that is focused on winning brand loyal customers by giving them more value when they fly United – and nowhere is that more apparent than in Chicago,” said United’s Vice President of ORD, Omar Idris. “This growth at O’Hare highlights our commitment to invest in our network, customers and hiring in the city we call home.”

United will also operate from ORD to Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL) daily from June 8 to June 27, providing service for large international soccer games. With this add, United will have non-stop service from Chicago to all 16 cities hosting large international soccer games in 2026.

“Illinois sits at the crossroads of global travel and commerce, with O’Hare Airport opening doors and opportunities for people across the country and around the world,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. “The record-breaking expanded flight offerings from United Airlines planned for this coming summer at O’Hare demonstrates the company’s sustained commitment to growth in Illinois – boosting our economy, supporting jobs, and strengthening Chicago’s tourism and hospitality industries.”

Operational Excellence at ORD

United continues to focus on running a great operation at ORD – the airline led major carriers in on-time arrival in 2025 and last year, travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers. United averaged 541 daily departures from ORD in 2025, 31% more than the next largest competitor and flew more seats from Chicago than at any point in the last two decades. 

To support the airline’s continued focus on operational excellence, United plans to hire another approximately 2,500 people at ORD before the end of the year.

ORD customers can expect a best-in-class experience with access to five United ClubSM locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris® lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus® members. The airline plans to fly more than 370 daily mainline departures during its summer schedule – a 20% increase from summer 2025.

Upleveling the Customer Experience

United invests heavily in creating a seamless, modern travel experience for customers, including a suite of technology enhancements that make every step of the journey easier, such as:

  • Connection Saver: In 2025, Connection Saver saved approximately one million potential missed connections, a 42% increase over 2024, including helping 240,000 passengers make their flight in Chicago. New app features offer customized turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and notifications if United is holding a plane during a tight connection.
  • StarlinkStarlink brings seamless, gate-to-gate connectivity. In less than a year, United has equipped more than 300 aircraft with Starlink, the world’s fastest, most reliable Wi-Fi in the sky and is rolling out the service to its mainline feet. In January, 33% of departures at ORD were on a Starlink-equipped plane.
  • Bag drop shortcutUnited travelers can skip the check-in line and drop off bags in under a minute at the designated bag drop shortcut location at the curb by checking bags in the app before arriving at the airport. And now, United is the only airline to offer bag drop shortcut with TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID, allowing ORD travelers who opt-in to drop off their bags in seconds by leveraging facial scanning technology. In 2025 at ORD, 1.25 million passengers dropped bags at Bag Drop Shortcut.
  • Facial Scanning Security: United offers customers at ORD the ability to use TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID to seamlessly drop off bags or make it through security in seconds. Since launching TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at ORD in 2024, more than 2.8 million customers have opted in to use the technology.
  • United mobile appDelivers a wealth of local, valuable traveler information including Chicago-specific flight and bag tracking updates, intuitive ORD navigation with turn-by-turn directions from mode of transportation to the airport through to the gate, real-time United Club capacity levels and guidance on the closest club to departure gate, rideshare options, live weather data and much more.

Boeing Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Fourth Quarter 2025

  • Acquired Spirit AeroSystems in December underscoring commitment to safety, quality, and production stability
  • Revenue increased to $23.9 billion primarily reflecting 160 commercial deliveries
  • Earnings reflects $9.6 billion gain on sale associated with closing the Digital Aviation Solutions transaction
  • Operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and free cash flow (non-GAAP)* of $0.4 billion

Full Year 2025

  • Revenue of $89.5 billion and 600 commercial deliveries reflect the highest annual totals since 2018
  • Total company backlog grew to a record $682 billion, including over 6,100 commercial airplanes
Table 1. Summary Financial ResultsFourth QuarterFull Year
(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)20252024Change20252024Change
Revenues$23,948$15,24257 %$89,463$66,51734 %
GAAP
Earnings/(loss) from operations$8,777($3,770)NM$4,281($10,707)NM
Operating margins36.7%(24.7)%NM4.8%(16.1)%NM
Net earnings/(loss)$8,220($3,861)NM$2,238($11,829)NM
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share$10.23($5.46)NM$2.48($18.36)NM
Operating cash flow$1,331($3,450)NM$1,065($12,080)NM
Non-GAAP*
Core operating earnings/(loss)$8,519($4,042)NM$3,236($11,811)NM
Core operating margins35.6%(26.5)%NM3.6%(17.8)%NM
Core earnings/(loss) per share$9.92($5.90)NM$1.19($20.38)NM
*Non-GAAP measure; complete definitions of Boeing’s non-GAAP measures are on page 5, “Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures.” 

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recorded fourth quarter revenue of $23.9 billion, reflecting improved operational performance and higher commercial delivery volume. GAAP earnings per share of $10.23 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP)* of $9.92 primarily reflect a $9.6 billion gain on sale associated with closing the Digital Aviation Solutions transaction, which increased earnings per share by $11.83. The company reported operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and free cash flow (non-GAAP)* of $0.4 billion. Total company backlog grew to a record $682 billion primarily reflecting 1,173 Commercial Airplanes net orders in the year, with all three segments at record levels.

“We made significant progress on our recovery in 2025 and have set the foundation to keep our momentum going in the year ahead,” said Kelly Ortberg, Boeing president and chief executive officer. “We completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems and the sale of portions of the Digital Aviation Solutions business and remain focused on promoting stable operations, completing our development programs, rebuilding trust with our stakeholders, and fully restoring Boeing to the iconic company we all know it can be.”

Table 2. Cash FlowFourth QuarterFull Year
(Millions)2025202420252024
Operating cash flow$1,331($3,450)$1,065($12,080)
Less additions to property, plant & equipment($956)($648)($2,942)($2,230)
Free cash flow*$375($4,098)($1,877)($14,310)
*Non-GAAP measure; complete definitions of Boeing’s non-GAAP measures are on page 5, “Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures.” 

Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion in the quarter reflecting higher commercial deliveries, as well as working capital timing. Additions to property, plant and equipment primarily reflects higher investments in Charleston and Saint Louis sites.

Table 3. Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt BalancesQuarter End
(Billions)4Q 20253Q 2025
Cash and investments in marketable securities1$29.4$23.0
Consolidated debt$54.1$53.4
1 Marketable securities consist primarily of time deposits due within one year classified as “short-term investments.”

Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $29.4 billion, compared to $23.0 billion at the beginning of the quarter, primarily driven by $10.6 billion in proceeds associated with closing the Digital Aviation Solutions transaction and free cash flow generated in the quarter, partially offset by debt repayment associated with the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. Debt was $54.1 billion, up from $53.4 billion at the beginning of the quarter, primarily reflecting the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. The company maintains access to credit facilities of $10.0 billion, which remain undrawn.

Segment Results

Commercial Airplanes

Table 4. Commercial AirplanesFourth QuarterFull Year
(Dollars in Millions)20252024Change20252024Change
Deliveries16057181 %60034872 %
Revenues$11,379$4,762139 %$41,494$22,86182 %
Loss from operations($632)($2,090)NM($7,079)($7,969)NM
Operating margins(5.6)%(43.9)%NM(17.1)%(34.9)%NM

Commercial Airplanes fourth quarter revenue of $11.4 billion and operating margin of (5.6) percent primarily reflect higher deliveries and improved operational performance. Results also include impacts associated with the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.

During the quarter, the 737 program increased the production rate to 42 per month and received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin the final phase of 737-10 certification flight testing. The 787 program began transitioning production to eight per month and remains focused on stabilizing at that rate. In the quarter, the 777X program began the Type Inspection Authorization 3 phase of 777-9 certification flight testing, and the company still anticipates first delivery in 2027.

Commercial Airplanes booked 336 net orders in the quarter, including 105 737-10 and 5 787-9 airplanes for Alaska Airlines and 65 777-9 airplanes for Emirates. Commercial Airplanes delivered 160 airplanes and backlog included over 6,100 airplanes valued at a record $567 billion.

Defense, Space & Security

Table 5. Defense, Space & SecurityFourth QuarterFull Year
(Dollars in Millions)20252024Change20252024Change
Revenues$7,417$5,41137 %$27,234$23,91814 %
Loss from operations($507)($2,267)NM($128)($5,413)NM
Operating margins(6.8)%(41.9)%NM(0.5)%(22.6)%NM

Defense, Space & Security fourth quarter revenue of $7.4 billion and operating margin of (6.8) percent reflect stabilizing operational performance and higher volume. Results also include $0.6 billion of losses on the KC-46A program primarily driven by higher estimated production support and supply chain costs.

During the quarter, Defense, Space & Security captured an award from the U.S. Air Force for 15 KC-46A Tankers, secured a contract from the U.S. Army for 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters, and delivered the first operational T-7A Red Hawk to the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Backlog at Defense, Space & Security grew to a record $85 billion, with 26 percent representing orders from customers outside the U.S.

Global Services

Table 6. Global ServicesFourth QuarterFull Year
(Dollars in Millions)20252024Change20252024Change
Revenues$5,209$5,1192 %$20,923$19,9545 %
Earnings from operations$10,544$998NM$13,474$3,618NM
Operating margins202.4%19.5%NM64.4%18.1%NM

Global Services fourth quarter revenue was $5.2 billion driven by higher government volume. Operating margin of 202.4 percent primarily reflects a $9.6 billion gain on sale associated with closing the Digital Aviation Solutions transaction.

Global Services secured record annual orders of $28 billion, including an award in the quarter for C-17 flight deck replacement from the U.S. Air Force, and ended the year with a record backlog of $30 billion.

Additional Financial Information

Table 7. Additional Financial InformationFourth QuarterFull Year
(Dollars in Millions)2025202420252024
Revenues
Unallocated items, eliminations and other($57)($50)($188)($216)
Earnings/(loss) from operations
Unallocated items, eliminations and other($886)($683)($3,031)($2,047)
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment$258$272$1,045$1,104
Other income, net$201$432$1,125$1,222
Interest and debt expense($659)($755)($2,771)($2,725)
Effective tax rate1.2%5.7%15.1%3.1%

Unallocated items, eliminations and other primarily reflects timing of allocations.

Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures

We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial information. The non-GAAP financial information presented excludes certain significant items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, results from our ongoing business operations. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide investors with additional insight into the company’s ongoing business performance. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures, and other companies may define such measures differently. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. The following definitions are provided: 

Core Operating Earnings/(Loss), Core Operating Margins and Core Earnings/(Loss) Per Share

Core operating earnings/(loss) is defined as GAAP Earnings/(loss) from operations excluding the FAS/CAS service cost adjustment. The FAS/CAS service cost adjustment represents the difference between the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) pension and postretirement service costs calculated under GAAP and costs allocated to the business segments. Core operating margins is defined as Core operating earnings/(loss) expressed as a percentage of revenue. Core earnings/(loss) per share is defined as GAAP Diluted earnings/(loss) per share excluding the net earnings/(loss) per share impact of the FAS/CAS service cost adjustment and Non-operating pension and postretirement expenses. Non-operating pension and postretirement expenses represent the components of net periodic benefit costs other than service cost. Pension costs allocated to BDS and BGS businesses supporting government customers are computed in accordance with U.S. Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), which employ different actuarial assumptions and accounting conventions than GAAP. CAS costs are allocable to government contracts. Other postretirement benefit costs are allocated to all business segments based on CAS, which is generally based on benefits paid. Management uses core operating earnings/(loss), core operating margins and core earnings/(loss) per share for purposes of evaluating and forecasting underlying business performance. Management believes these core measures provide investors additional insights into operational performance as they exclude non-service pension and post-retirement costs, which primarily represent costs driven by market factors and costs not allocable to government contracts. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is provided on page 12 and 13.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is GAAP operating cash flow reduced by capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment. Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for shareholders, debt repayment, and acquisitions after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long term value creation. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt. Management uses free cash flow as a measure to assess both business performance and overall liquidity. See Table 2 on page 2 for a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, operating cash flow.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and other similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof, generally can be used to help identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements relating to our future financial condition and operating results, industry projections and outlooks, plans, objectives and goals, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable when made, but that may not prove to be accurate.

These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to: (1) general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes; (2) our reliance on our commercial airline customers; (3) the overall health of our aircraft production system, production quality issues, commercial airplane production rates, our ability to successfully develop and certify new aircraft or new derivative aircraft, and the ability of our aircraft to meet stringent performance and reliability standards; (4) changing budget and appropriation levels and acquisition priorities of the U.S. government, as well as significant delays in U.S. government appropriations; (5) our dependence on our subcontractors and suppliers, as well as the availability of highly skilled labor and raw materials; (6) work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (7) competition within our markets; (8) our non-U.S. operations and sales to non-U.S. customers, including tariffs, trade restrictions and government actions; (9) changes in accounting estimates; (10) realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures/strategic alliances or divestitures, including anticipated synergies and quality improvements related to our acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.; (11) our dependence on U.S. government contracts; (12) our reliance on fixed-price contracts; (13) our reliance on cost-type contracts; (14) contracts that include in-orbit incentive payments; (15) management of a complex, global IT infrastructure; (16) compromised or unauthorized access to our, our customers’ and/or our suppliers’ information and systems; (17) potential business disruptions, including threats to physical security or our information technology systems, extreme weather (including effects of climate change) or other acts of nature, and pandemics or other public health crises; (18) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government inquiries or investigations; (19) potential environmental liabilities; (20) effects of climate change and legal, regulatory or market responses to such change; (21) credit rating agency actions and our ability to effectively manage our liquidity; (22) substantial pension and other postretirement benefit obligations; (23) the adequacy of our insurance coverage; (24) the dilutive effect of future issuances of our common stock; and (25) the preferential treatment of our 6.00% mandatory convertible preferred stock.

Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Investor Relations:Eric Hill or David Dufault BoeingInvestorRelations@boeing.com
Communications:Wilson Chow media@boeing.com
The Boeing Company and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited)
Twelve months ended
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Three months ended
December 31
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)2025202420252024
Sales of products$75,356$53,227$20,445$11,901
Sales of services14,10713,2903,5033,341
Total revenues89,46366,51723,94815,242
Cost of products(73,761)(57,394)(19,239)(14,010)
Cost of services(11,413)(11,114)(2,897)(2,821)
Total costs and expenses(85,174)(68,508)(22,136)(16,831)
4,289(1,991)1,812(1,589)
Income/(loss) from operating investments, net2571(17)12
General and administrative expense(6,090)(5,021)(1,663)(1,398)
Research and development expense, net(3,615)(3,812)(964)(836)
Gain on dispositions, net9,672469,60941
Earnings/(loss) from operations4,281(10,707)8,777(3,770)
Other income, net1,1251,222201432
Interest and debt expense(2,771)(2,725)(659)(755)
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes2,635(12,210)8,319(4,093)
Income tax (expense)/benefit(397)381(99)232
Net earnings/(loss)2,238(11,829)8,220(3,861)
Less: net earnings/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest3(12)4
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to Boeing shareholders2,235(11,817)8,220(3,865)
Less: Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period345588658
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to Boeing common shareholders$1,890($11,875)$8,134($3,923)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share$2.49($18.36)$10.59($5.46)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share$2.48($18.36)$10.23($5.46)
The Boeing Company and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Financial Position(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)December 31
2025
December 31
2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$10,921$13,801
Short-term and other investments18,47912,481
Accounts receivable, net2,9212,631
Unbilled receivables, net9,1588,363
Current portion of financing receivables, net207
Inventories84,67987,550
Other current assets, net2,3012,965
Total current assets128,459127,998
Financing receivables and operating lease equipment, net241314
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $23,613 and     $22,92515,36111,412
Goodwill17,2758,084
Acquired intangible assets, net1,5671,957
Deferred income taxes107185
Investments1,048999
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,014 and $1,0854,1775,414
Total assets$168,235$156,363
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable$13,109$11,364
Accrued liabilities27,14124,103
Advances and progress billings59,40460,333
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt8,4611,278
Total current liabilities108,11597,078
Deferred income taxes216122
Accrued retiree health care2,0912,176
Accrued pension plan liability, net4,2875,997
Other long-term liabilities2,4322,318
Long-term debt45,63752,586
Total liabilities162,778160,277
Shareholders’ equity:
Mandatory convertible preferred stock, 6.00% Series A, par value $1.00 –
20,000,000 shares authorized; 5,750,000 shares issued; aggregateliquidation preference $5,750
66
     Common stock, par value $5.00 – 1,200,000,000 shares authorized;
     1,012,261,159 shares issued
5,0615,061
Additional paid-in capital21,44118,964
     Treasury stock, at cost – 227,562,889 and 263,044,840 shares(28,029)(32,386)
Retained earnings17,25215,362
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(10,277)(10,915)
Total shareholders’ equity/(deficit)5,454(3,908)
Noncontrolling interests3(6)
Total equity5,457(3,914)
Total liabilities and equity$168,235$156,363
The Boeing Company and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Twelve months ended December 31
(Dollars in millions)20252024
Cash flows – operating activities:
Net earnings/(loss)$2,238($11,829)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Non-cash items – 
Share-based plans expense426407
Treasury shares issued for 401(k) contributions1,5301,601
Depreciation and amortization1,9531,836
Investment/asset impairment charges, net45112
Gain on dispositions, net(9,672)(46)
777X and 767 reach-forward losses5,2834,079
Other charges and credits, net264528
Changes in assets and liabilities – 
Accounts receivable(95)(37)
Unbilled receivables(677)(60)
Advances and progress billings(723)4,069
Inventories(1,501)(12,353)
Other current assets155(16)
Accounts payable724(793)
Accrued liabilities1,3411,563
Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred115(567)
Other long-term liabilities(346)(329)
Pension and other postretirement plans(593)(959)
Financing receivables and operating lease equipment, net274512
Other324202
Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities1,065(12,080)
Cash flows – investing activities:
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment(2,942)(2,230)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment8249
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(1,248)(50)
Proceeds from dispositions10,585124
Contributions to investments(51,938)(13,856)
Proceeds from investments46,6284,743
Supplier notes receivable(662)(694)
Repayments on supplier notes receivable240
Purchase of distribution rights(9)(88)
Other1(11)
Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities499(11,973)
Cash flows – financing activities:
New borrowings16510,161
Debt repayments(3,621)(8,673)
Common stock issuance, net of issuance costs18,200
Mandatory convertible preferred stock issuance, net of issuance costs5,657
Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements(34)(83)
Dividends paid on mandatory convertible preferred stock(331)
Other58(53)
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities(3,763)25,209
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents40(47)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash & cash equivalents, including restricted(2,159)1,109
Cash & cash equivalents, including restricted, at beginning of year13,82212,713
Cash & cash equivalents, including restricted, at end of year11,66313,822
Less restricted cash & cash equivalents, included in Investments74221
Cash & cash equivalents at end of year$10,921$13,801
The Boeing Company and SubsidiariesSummary of Business Segment Data(Unaudited)
Twelve months ended
December 31
Three months ended
December 31
(Dollars in millions)2025202420252024
Revenues:
Commercial Airplanes$41,494$22,861$11,379$4,762
Defense, Space & Security27,23423,9187,4175,411
Global Services20,92319,9545,2095,119
Unallocated items, eliminations and other(188)(216)(57)(50)
Total revenues$89,463$66,517$23,948$15,242
Earnings/(loss) from operations:
Commercial Airplanes($7,079)($7,969)($632)($2,090)
Defense, Space & Security(128)(5,413)(507)(2,267)
Global Services13,4743,61810,544998
Segment operating earnings/(loss)6,267(9,764)9,405(3,359)
Unallocated items, eliminations and other(3,031)(2,047)(886)(683)
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment1,0451,104258272
Earnings/(loss) from operations4,281(10,707)8,777(3,770)
Other income, net1,1251,222201432
Interest and debt expense(2,771)(2,725)(659)(755)
Earnings/(loss) before income taxes2,635(12,210)8,319(4,093)
Income tax (expense)/benefit(397)381(99)232
Net earnings/(loss)2,238(11,829)8,220(3,861)
Less: net earnings/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest3(12)4
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to Boeing shareholders2,235(11,817)8,220(3,865)
Less: Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period345588658
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to Boeing common shareholders$1,890($11,875)$8,134($3,923)
Research and development expense, net:
Commercial Airplanes$2,202$2,386$545$534
Defense, Space & Security877917259189
Global Services1251323429
Other41137712684
Total research and development expense, net$3,615$3,812$964$836
Unallocated items, eliminations and other:
Share-based plans($49)$171($9)$53
Deferred compensation(182)(114)(32)(14)
Amortization of previously capitalized interest(92)(93)(28)(23)
Research and development expense, net(411)(377)(126)(84)
Eliminations and other unallocated items(2,297)(1,634)(691)(615)
Sub-total (included in Core operating earnings/(loss))(3,031)(2,047)(886)(683)
Pension FAS/CAS service cost adjustment784811196203
Postretirement FAS/CAS service cost adjustment2612936269
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment1,0451,104$258$272
Total($1,986)($943)($628)($411)
The Boeing Company and SubsidiariesOperating and Financial Data(Unaudited)
DeliveriesTwelve months ended
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Three months endedDecember 31
Commercial Airplanes2025202420252024
73744726511736
7673018103
777351463
78788512715
Total60034816057
Defense, Space & Security
AH-64 Apache (New)191656
AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured)42341410
CH-47 Chinook (New)3422
CH-47 Chinook (Renewed)11922
F-15 Models91424
F/A-18 Models141126
KC-46 Tanker14105
MH-1399633
P-8 Models642
     T-7A Red Hawk21
     Commercial Satellites422
Total11311123736
1 Deliveries of new-build production units, including remanufactures and modifications
Total backlog (Dollars in millions)December 31
2025
December 31
2024
Commercial Airplanes$567,290$435,175
Defense, Space & Security84,78664,023
Global Services29,72021,403
Unallocated items, eliminations and other           411735
Total backlog$682,207$521,336
Contractual backlog$639,721$498,802
Unobligated backlog42,48622,534
Total backlog$682,207$521,336

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures 
(Unaudited)

The tables provided below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures core operating earnings/(loss), core operating margins, and core earnings/(loss) per share with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures of earnings/(loss) from operations, operating margins, and diluted earnings/(loss) per share. See page 5 of this release for additional information on the use of these non-GAAP financial measures.

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)Fourth Quarter 2025Fourth Quarter 2024
$ millionsPer Share$ millionsPer Share
Revenues$23,948$15,242
Earnings/(loss) from operations (GAAP)8,777(3,770)
Operating margins (GAAP)36.7%(24.7)%
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment:
Pension FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(196)(203)
Postretirement FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(62)(69)
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(258)(272)
Core operating earnings/(loss) (non-GAAP)$8,519($4,042)
Core operating margins (non-GAAP)35.6%(26.5)%
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (GAAP)$10.23($5.46)
Pension FAS/CAS service cost adjustment($196)($0.24)($203)($0.28)
Postretirement FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(62)(0.08)(69)(0.10)
   Non-operating pension income(49)(0.06)(108)(0.15)
   Non-operating postretirement income(5)(0.01)(18)(0.03)
   Provision for deferred income taxes on adjustments 1660.08840.12
Subtotal of adjustments($246)($0.31)($314)($0.44)
Core earnings/(loss) per share (non-GAAP)$9.92($5.90)
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions)803.8717.9
1 The income tax impact is calculated using the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate.

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures 
(Unaudited)

The tables provided below reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures core operating earnings/(loss), core operating margins, and core earnings/(loss) per share with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures of earnings/(loss) from operations, operating margins, and diluted earnings/(loss) per share. See page 5 of this release for additional information on the use of these non-GAAP financial measures.

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)Full Year 2025Full Year 2024
$ millionsPer Share$ millionsPer Share
Revenues$89,463$66,517
Earnings/(loss) from operations (GAAP)4,281(10,707)
Operating margins (GAAP)4.8%(16.1)%
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment:
Pension FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(784)(811)
Postretirement FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(261)(293)
FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(1,045)(1,104)
Core operating earnings/(loss) (non-GAAP)$3,236($11,811)
Core operating margins (non-GAAP)3.6%(17.8)%
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (GAAP)$2.48($18.36)
Pension FAS/CAS service cost adjustment($784)($1.03)($811)($1.26)
Postretirement FAS/CAS service cost adjustment(261)(0.34)(293)(0.45)
   Non-operating pension income(176)(0.24)(476)(0.74)
   Non-operating postretirement income(19)(0.02)(73)(0.11)
   Provision for deferred income taxes on adjustments 12600.343470.54
Subtotal of adjustments($980)($1.29)($1,306)($2.02)
Core earnings/(loss) per share (non-GAAP)$1.19($20.38)
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in millions)762.3646.9
1 The income tax impact is calculated using the U.S. corporate statutory tax rate.

STARLUX Airlines and Hajime Sorayama Unveil AIRSORAYAMA on Two Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft

In a landmark collaboration, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines has partnered with visionary Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama to launch AIRSORAYAMA, turning two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into flying masterpieces. This innovative project marks the first time Sorayama’s iconic metallic aesthetic has been realized on a fullscale commercial aircraft. The two AIRSORAYAMA aircraft are scheduled to enter service in Q3 2026. 

The AIRSORAYAMA collaboration was unveiled today at a launch event at Tokyo’s Omotesando Hills—an iconic fashion and design landmark—where the vision came to life in an immersive art spacewith digital projections extending Sorayama’s metallic aesthetic across the walls and echoing the aircraft’s liquidmetal livery. In a highlight moment, Sorayama presented STARLUX Chairman K.W. Chang with a handsigned AIRSORAYAMA artwork, marking the project’s official launch. 

Where Metal and Emotion Converge 

Sorayama’s work explores the relationship between metal and emotion—transforming industrial materials into expressions of humanity. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with STARLUX’s brand spirit: aircraft may be machines of metal, but they carry human longing, connection, and discovery. Technology enables flight; emotion gives the journey meaning. 

Sorayama’s creative credo echoes STARLUX Airlines’ commitment to breaking away from conventional airline frameworks and embracing innovation. When STARLUX learned of Sorayama’s lifelong aspiration to create the world’s largest artwork, the decision was clear: transform the very symbol of human flight—the aircraft—into a flying masterpiece. 

Inside the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Vision 

True collaboration is like fighting side by side on a battlefield 

Breaking convention, Sorayama named the project after himself, fusing “AIR” with his surname to create AIRSORAYAMA, a reflection of the deep significance he places on this partnership. He personally designed the “STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA” logo and key visual, underscoring his deep involvement. For him, a collaboration becomes meaningful only when artist and brand form a long-term creative partnership—a shared destiny rather than a one-off project. 

The partnership began with a chance visit to Sorayama’s studio, where he and Chairman Chang—despite speaking different languages—immediately connected through a shared rebellious spirit and a belief in pursuing what has never been done before. A later visit to Narita Airport strengthened that bond. Watching aircraft take off and land, Chairman Chang realized that if Sorayama’s four decades of work revolve around silver and gold, then those colors should take center stage in the sky: one aircraft in silver with gold accents, the other in gold with silver—two flying masterpieces forming a dialogue in motion across the horizon. 

The co-branded logo carries Hajime Sorayama’s signature surreal metallic aesthetic, transforming the “STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA” typography into a radiant, cold-metal texture. Every curve and every play of light evokes a vision of the future, lifting the mark beyond typography into a dynamic work of art defined by fluidity and mechanical tension. It is more than a reinvention of type—it is an avant-garde visual language rich in depth and futuristic expression. 

The core visual combines his iconic robot with the aircraft set against a deep blue sky subtly incorporating STARLUX’s’ guiding emblem—the North Star. The “STARLUX” gold ring engraved on the robot’s leg becomes a symbolic link between Sorayama’s metallic aesthetics and the brand’s spirit. As the form soars through the clouds, refracted light adds depth and vitality. In an age of AI-generated imagery, Sorayama’s commitment to hand-drawing preserves the emotion and personal expression behind every metallic highlight. 

Not Just an Aircraft, but a Skyborne Art Gallery Above the Clouds 

STARLUX selected two next-generation Airbus A350-1000 aircraft as Sorayama’s new artistic medium. At 237 feet in length, each aircraft became the largest canvas of Sorayama’s six-decade career, fulfilling a dream he first envisioned 30 years ago—after seeing Jacques-Louis David’s The Coronation of Napoleon at the Louvre—to create the world’s largest artwork. 

Over a three-year development process, Sorayama approached the aircraft as a sculptural form, reimagining the livery to enhance the A350-1000’s contours while meeting strict technical requirements. The project’s greatest challenge was color and finish: aviation safety requirements, carbon-fiber fuselage composition, and lightning protection constraints made mirror-like metallic finishes nearly impossible. 

To achieve Sorayama’s signature cool, liquid-metal effect, STARLUX collaborated closely with Airbus and leading coatings manufacturer MANKIEWICZ. Abandoning solid color shades, they developed high-concentration special mica color shades and multi-coating techniques, successfully imparting the fuselage with the layered, fluid appearance of liquid metal. The result is a flowing, liquid-metal brilliance—without compromising safety or weight. 

A Pair of Flying Sculptures and Art Beyond the Aircraft 

Each aircraft features Sorayama’s iconic metallic finishes, with underbelly linework inspired by his classic “Mechanical Shark (SORAYAMA Shark)” motif—transforming the aircraft into a shark soaring through the sky. When viewed from the ground, the aircraft’s sharp, powerful lines create a striking visual impact as it ascends toward the horizon. 

Individually, each stands as a complete flying masterpiece. Together, they become a pair of sculptures in motion at 30,000 feet—a traveling exhibition across the world’s skies. The AIRSORAYAMA experience will extend beyond the livery to include themed in-flight amenities, a safety video, and a series of co-branded merchandise, ensuring that the flying masterpiece experience permeates every stage of the journey. 

The two aircraft are named STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver (B-58553) and STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Gold (B-58554) and are scheduled to enter service in Q3 2026.