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August 4, 2026
Aircalin has signed partnerships with several French airlines to ensure the availability of its fleet and the skills of its crews. Each partnership covers a specific aircraft family…
In a Reuters item datelined Farnborough, England (July 21, 2026), Airbus said it was “pushing for more engines from Pratt & Whitney for 2027” after what it described as a tug of war with airlines…
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of four Airbus A320neo aircraft to Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines, closing out a leasing programme initially agreed in November…
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With the arrival at the Airbus Defence & Space plant in Getafe (Madrid) of the last A330 MRTT after being repainted in Malta, the final phase of the industrial period begins ahead of its delivery to…
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August 3, 2026
British pilots' union BALPA raises alarm over fire switch fault that can cause uncommanded engine shutdowns on Airbus A350 and A320neo jets.
The French State and Groupe ADP have signed an Economic Regulation Agreement (ARE) aimed at implementing a regulated investment program of €8.2 billion over the next…
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350-900 bound for Tokyo Haneda made a precautionary return to Copenhagen Airport on Monday after the crew shut down one of the aircraft’s engines following an…
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Despite being out of production, the A380 continues to thrive in a niche market few could have predicted.
An Iberia Airbus A320 became stranded on the runway at Split Airport, Croatia, after suffering a nose landing gear failure during landing. The incident forced…
Indian airline IndiGo announced it will suspend its long-haul operations with wide-body aircraft from October 25, 2026, a decision justified…
The BALPA pilots’ union, which represents flight crew at several airlines, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and EasyJet, has issued a warning about a serious and ‘potentially…
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An Iberia Airbus A320 was immobilised on the runway at Split Airport after a nose-gear malfunction during landing, forcing the temporary closure of the airport and disrupting operations on one of…
The French Microlight Federation announces new rules governing instructor training and approval of training organisations. A six-month transition period is…
A Jet2 flight bound for the French Riviera was forced to make an unexpected U-turn back to Manchester Airport on Monday following a technical issue mid-flight. MANCHESTER — Flight LS833, operated by…
A Scandinavian Airlines System long-haul flight bound for Tokyo was forced to turn back to Copenhagen Airport following an in-flight engine problem over Poland. COPENHAGEN — Flight SK983, operated…
The French aircraft manufacturer is seeking cooperation with experienced companies for the series production of its ERA regional aircraft. A subsidiary of Piper Aircraft is to produce components…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Dassault Aviation has highlighted the growing role of Indian industry in its global manufacturing network, reaffirming its... The post Dassault…
CMA CGM has pulled out of the race for a stake (49%) in France’s biggest rail freight player, Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), according to a report in the French media. Contacted by The Loadstar, both…
The ADP Group will invest 8.2 billion euros through 2034 to modernize the Paris airports of Orly and Charles de Gaulle. Pending final approval from the Authority…
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It will become the world's longest scheduled XLR operation... but there's a twist!
Airbus continues to grow and closed the first half of 2026 with solid financial and operating results, driven by higher deliveries in the commercial sector and improved…
Flight testing of the militarized version of Airbus Helicopters' H160, the H160M, continues to gain momentum. The second of three planned prototypes now adds to the flight-test capacity…
The hub-and-spoke model is being directly challenged by Airbus' latest addition to the A320 family. Slowly, we may see a global change to networks.
By: Hispaviación Editorial Staff The start of AeroSHARK trials on the short- and medium-haul fleet marks a decisive step in the industrial maturity of the…
03-08-2026 Lufthansa Technik has taken a strategic step forward in aerodynamic efficiency by beginning trials of a new-generation version of its AeroSHARK technology on…
Syensqo has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Airbus to continue supplying advanced composite materials and adhesives for the manufacturer’s commercial aircraft, Defence & Space, and…
Singapore Airlines deploys Airbus A380 daily on Auckland flights for Winter 2026-27 with more Suites and First Class seats. The post Singapore Airlines to Deploy Airbus A380 to This City After 7…
The E2 is a serious competitor to the A220.
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August 2, 2026
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The Boeing 777-9 is bigger, but the Airbus A350-1000 has a decade head start. Here is what will decide aviation's next widebody war.
British Airways Just Broke Decades Of CFM Loyalty To Put Pratt & Whitney GTFs On Over 60 Airbus Jets
The airline's decision to introduce Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine into its Airbus A320neo fleet marks a significant strategic shift.