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July 30, 2026

The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.

A British Airways pilot is reportedly on paid sick leave after he had to take the highly unusual step of intervening after a packed Airbus A320 plane went into a stall over Central London, due to a…

Emirates is holding open days in Nice, Montpellier, Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg in August 2026 to recruit future cabin crew.

Aircalin secures its Paris-CDG–Nouméa route via Bangkok and prepares for delivery of its very first Airbus A350-900 in December 2026.

The Hawk Duo recline economy seat from Mirus Aircraft Seating has been added to the Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) Catalogue for the Airbus A320 Family of aircraft The post Airbus adds the Mirus…

BermudAir becomes a new Airbus customer with an order for 10 A220-300 at Farnborough 2026 to grow its network from Bermuda.

Icelandair has signed lease agreements on July 30, 2026 for six additional Airbus A320neo aircraft as the airline accelerates its... Read More »

Flyde will launch drone deliveries from Port Gallice to yachts anchored off the French Riviera on August 1, carrying up to 17.6 pounds by winch for $57 per flight.

The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A330neo.

A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 safely diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on July 27, 2026, after... Read More »

New variant boasts multiple capability enhancements for challenging missions. The French army’s first of 18 new special operations-optimised NH Industries (NHI) NH90 transport helicopters has been…

France receives the first NH90 Standard 2 after years of technical and availability issues across the multinational helicopter fleet

The freighter jet is still expected to enter service in 2027, ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F

Air France-KLM’s net income fell 71% year over year in 2Q26, to €190 million from €649 million. Revenue rose 9.9%

Passengers aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 endured a journey lasting nearly 24 hours after bad weather, crew duty-time limitations and... Read More »

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Yoav Tourgeman acknowledged that questions remain about how exactly the Israeli defense giant would go public.
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Airbus profits surged by 126% in the three months leading to June 30, 2026, thanks to strong aircraft… The post Airbus profits surge 126% thanks to strong deliveries in second quarter appeared first…

Parata Air has launched a new daily cargo service between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN), starting 14 July, operated by Airbus A330 aircraft on…

On July 14th Lufthansa unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000, the largest twin-engine aircraft ever to join the airline's fleet. The aircraft is notable not only because it introduces a new flagship…

LATAM Airlines has selected SES to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity services for its growing fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft The post LATAM appoints SES as multi-orbit IFC supplier…
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The AAIB has launched a formal investigation into a “serious incident” involving a British Airways Airbus A320 approaching London Heathrow Airport. The Airbus A320-200, registered as G-EUUN, was…

Economic agreement paves the way for eight-year investment programme at Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports. Paris airports operator Groupe ADP has struck an agreement with the French government on…

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Airbus reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries and robust growth in its Defence and Space business, while maintaining its…
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Cargo jet remains on track for 2027 entry into service ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F

Wildfires across France and Spain are creating major disruption for European road freight, with road closures, smoke, extreme temperatures and diversions causing longer journeys, higher costs and…

Airbus presented its results for the first half of 2026 this Wednesday, July 29. Airbus reported solid results, recording significant growth in…

Competition to become a strategic shareholder in TAP Air Portugal has intensified after both Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM confirmed they have submitted bids to Parpública, Portugal’s…

Airbus A220 vs Embraer E195-E2: compare fuel burn, range, capacity and passenger miles per gallon to see which jet is truly more efficient.
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Airbus reported higher revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026 (H1), driven by increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance at its Defence and Space division. “Our good…