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July 26, 2026
Military transport aircraft enters real-world firefighting operations for the first time using a 20-tonne retardant delivery system
Riyadh Air announced a firm order for six more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the total number of firm orders for this model to 31. The agreement is part of the initial commitment by…
Flynas confirms the purchase of five A330-900s and twenty A321neos. The Saudi carrier thus brings its Airbus commitments to 235 aircraft to support its expansion in domestic markets…
For. Edificio Hispaving Photo: H-135 Devon Air Helicopters The movement of Airbus Helicopters in the UK transcends the mere expansion of its academic capacities; it is a..
26-07-2026 Airbus Helicopters has launched its new Academy of Airbus Helicopters in the United Kingdom, designed as a neural centre for technical training in rotary wing for..
A closer look at why the 737 is tighter inside than rivals like the Airbus A320.
July 25, 2026
Learn why Airbus A350 pilots still hand-fly, how autopilot works, and why AF447 changed modern airline training forever.
The manufacturer worked alongside EASA to implement a solution under the airworthiness directive.
Boeing’s 777X will soon dethrone the Airbus A350 as the widest widebody twinjet, redefining comfort and passenger experience in long-haul travel.
The incident, which caused severe structural damage, occurred during an aborted landing execution that left the flight crew entirely unaware they had struck the runway. TORONTO — The event took…
Airbus believes premium cabins, larger aircraft, and increasingly sophisticated cabin layouts will shape airline fleet decisions through 2045.
United Airlines may be installing some peculiar-looking rows of seats in the new Airbus A321XLR's economy section. The extra-long-range A321neo narrowbody jets can carry more than 200 flyers in…
The carrier flies its superjumbos to a wide range of destinations.
TAP Air Portugal received another A321neo for its fleet this Friday, July 24. It is CS-TJU, with serial number 13239. The new aircraft is fitted with the new cabin…
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France has committed an Airbus A400M Atlas fitted with an experimental retardant drop kit to the wildfire burning… The post France rushes A400M into firefighting role over Gironde wildfire appeared…
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July 24, 2026
A small turbine engine developed in France is finding its way into a growing list of light aircraft,… The post Turbotech turbine engine gains ground in new generation of light aircraft appeared…
Brazilian probe finds strained resources and pressure to meet flight schedules meant aircraft were knowingly released and operated in degraded condition. Pressure to ensure continuous aircraft…
LONDON — As Europe aggressively advances its sovereign defense capabilities amid fraught transatlantic relations, Airbus continues to reluctantly accept the necessity of pricing its aircraft in the…
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Flynas accelerates its expansion at Farnborough 2026, ordering 5 more Airbus A330-900 and 20 more A321neo to support Saudi Vision 2030.
Airbus reaches a key milestone for its Wing of Tomorrow programme, with A321neo flight tests of longer, lighter, foldable wings.
Airbus has launched a new helicopter academy in the UK, providing a hub for rotary wing technical training… The post Airbus launches new UK helicopter academy to train pilots, engineers and execs…
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It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of…
Evaluations will take place at Munich site as firm eyes future collaboration with Airbus on the technology. MTU Aero Engines has begun assembly of the first pre-production 350kW fuel cell stack as…
None of the 11 occupants survived the loss-of-control accident near Nancy. French investigators have indicated that smoke was observed by skydivers in the cabin of a Pilatus PC-6 during take-off…
Airbus Helicopters has launched a specialized training academy in the United Kingdom with the aim of centralizing in a single centre technical training related to aircraft..
Air Canada is putting the Airbus A321XLR into service on the Nantes–Montreal route, operated up to four times a week. The aircraft offers greater range, comfort, and expanded access to the network…
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24-07-2026 The Argentine flag operator formalizes the incorporation of Airbus A330neo and Boeing 737 MAX units, financed from its own resources after two..
Qantas’ first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR has landed in Melbourne, Australia, after flying nonstop from Toulouse, France. The journey… The post Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350 lands in…
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