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July 28, 2026
Airbus and Boeing are each considering their next new aircraft programs, and the competition for who will make those engines is heating up.
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 safely diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine on July 27, 2026, after... Read More »
At Farnborough Airshow 2026, Airbus unveiled detailed plans for the next stage of wing evolution as key staff… The post What are Airbus’ plans for the next stage of wing evolution? appeared first on…
France's defence ministry said it was preparing an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for firefighting operations, with the plane able to drop 20 tons of water and expected to be ready within…
Dassault Aviation has transferred sensitive equipment away from two of its facilities in the Gironde region as the… The post Dassault moves sensitive equipment as Gironde wildfire idles Rafale plant…
Key Points France has introduced new API/PNR reporting requirements for commercial BizAv. Strict enforcement starts...
Alejandro of Simple Flying goes over the 3 types of seating inside United's brand new Airbus A321XLR.
A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Maine on July 27,… The post SWISS Airbus A330 diverts to Bangor after smoke fills Business Class…
Manufacturer proposes first-class configuration and front boarding door for ATR 72
French hybrid-electric aviation company Ascendance has been announced as the host of the eVTOL Insights Europe Conference on October 15th, The post Ascendance to host eVTOL Insights’ Europe…
A former French Navy Rafale pilot has been placed under formal investigation in Paris over alleged intelligence activity benefiting China. … The post French ex-Rafale pilot investigated over alleged…
Airbus has completed a 24-hour long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft after landing back in Toulouse… The post Airbus puts Qantas’ A350-1000ULR through its paces as it…
The latest updates on the Airbus' next flagship jet.
A very different design.
July 27, 2026
A routine flight from Zurich to New York turned into a harrowing experience when smoke began filling the business class cabin of a SWISS Airbus A330.
TOULOUSE / MELBOURNE — In a historic display of ultra-long-haul endurance, the flagship aircraft for Qantas Airways’ ambitious “Project Sunrise” is embarking on an unprecedented journey around the…
Twinjet designed for Qantas’s Project Sunrise takes the long way round as it heads back to Toulouse. Airbus’s ultra-long range A350-1000ULR is returning from Melbourne to Toulouse via a transpacific…
The Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9 were developed using different design philosophies, and the contrast is particularly clear in their wings.
Sofia-Briefing flight plans are designed to cross a border, but only in one direction… On July 12, for the second time this season, the link between Météo-France's servers and…
Airbus, alongside partners from across the European Union, the UK and the US, has announced its aim to pioneer a hybrid-electric non-propulsive energy architecture for the next generation of…
On Saturday, May 16th, a Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 had to reject takeoff at high-speed and left the runway as a result. The aircraft smashed through several signs as it came to a stop.It’s…
Airbus' new ultra-long-range widebody continues to stretch its legs.
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Will the carrier finally launch regular superjumbo service to this destination? Time will tell!
Airbus and Collins Aerospace are moving hybrid-electric power systems toward aircraft-level integration after completing subsystem testing Continue reading Airbus and Collins to advance…
Cost per seat is the metric that reveals all. This guide looks into how this metric can truly compare the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
After specialized, general-purpose, or ad hoc anti-drone defense, now comes an "on-demand" capability. The option is now on the table at the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), which…
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July 26, 2026
The 787 and A350 are both composite widebodies. Here are the five engineering decisions that explain how they differ.
Air Arabia will launch a third daily Airbus A321LR flight between Sharjah and London Gatwick from October, boosting UK-Asia connectivity.
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..
