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July 30, 2026
France receives its first NH90 Standard 2 after years of technical and availability problems affecting the multinational helicopter fleet
The final flight of Qantas' Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 24 marks the end of an era, as the airline opts for Boeing 787-9.
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Midway across Russia, an Emirates Airbus A380 faced an urgent diversion, turning a 16-hour journey into a 24-hour odyssey with a landing in London.
French investigators reveal crew received stall warnings during approach to London Heathrow. Investigators have disclosed that a British Airways Airbus A320 issued stall warnings and experienced…
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 tactical transport helicopter to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking a major milestone in the modernisation of France’s…
Airbus has grand plans to increase aircraft production, but also faces continued supplier challenges, plus some difficult internal decisions on how to scale up effectively.
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 »
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 »
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…
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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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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.
Both Air France-KLM Group and Lufthansa Group have now submitted binding offers to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal following on from their non-binding bids in April… The post Air…
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