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August 26, 2026
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Spain's Council of Ministers authorized a Framework Agreement to move forward jointly with Poland on the acquisition of new strategic transport and refuelling…
With the sinking of the ARA San Juan in November 2017, the budget-driven halt to the ARA Santa Cruz's modernisation and the poor condition of the ARA Salta, the Argentine navy [ARA –…
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Poland will make a major leap in its air warfare capability with the acquisition of four Airbus A330 MRTT, multi-role aircraft intended for air-to-air refuelling, transport…
Spain has authorized a seven-year framework agreement for the joint acquisition of at least seven Airbus A330 Multi… The post Spain backs at least seven Airbus A330 MRTTs, with four bound for Poland…
The manufacturer put forward a CPI-linked pay offer in an attempt to break the deadlock paralyzing its industrial plants in Spain.
Airbus workers began an indefinite strike last Tuesday demanding better wage and social conditions, after rejecting management's proposals…
New agreement can support aircraft already in the group's large Airbus backlog as well as potential future purchases
Saudia Group has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Saudi EXIM Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB to explore and structure financing solutions for future aircraft acquisitions…
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Carrier expects sufficient Airbus A321XLR deliveries to support five new European routes in 2027, while the aircraft also plays a key role in replacing its ageing Boeing 757 fleet United Airlines is…
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August 25, 2026
Last March, the US administration announced the US Army had just awarded three contracts worth $1.3 billion total for "the development, production and…
The Colombian Army (EJC) plans to replace its two Antonov An-32 aircraft by 2028 by acquiring at least two Airbus-built C295s for the Aviation…
Airbus Spain workers affiliated with UGT, CGT and ÚTIL rejected the European manufacturer's new offer after yesterday's votes in the morning and afternoon shifts. As a result…
New facility will have a third autoclave as the manufacturer targets production of 13 A220s per month by 2028
August 24, 2026
A $140 million contract covers 12 of the newer UH-72Bs from Airbus Helicopters. The US Army has issued a contract to Airbus Helicopters covering production of more UH-72B Lakota utility rotorcraft…
Davenport Aviation is pleased to announce that the Phoenix Police Department has placed an order for a new Airbus H145 helicopter, further strengthening one of the nation’s premier airborne law…
It has taken shape, and the photo speaks for itself: Aircalin's first Airbus A350-900, photographed by Eurospot in Toulouse at the European manufacturer's facilities. Another positive milestone…
Chadian private airline Royal Airways has acquired its first ATR 72-500, adding a new aircraft type to its fleet. This 19-year-old aircraft, registered […]…
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The British government authorized European manufacturer MBDA to share information with France and Ukraine... The post United Kingdom authorizes transfer of secret data for missiles…
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August 22, 2026
United's Rolls-Royce dispute puts 45 A350s at risk as engine durability, $175M, and United's huge Boeing 787 order reshape its fleet.
August 21, 2026
Airbus has taken a new important step in developing the A350F, its new large freighter designed to compete with Boeing's models in the air cargo transport market…
August 20, 2026
Airbus Helicopters announced it has been awarded a $115 million contract by the US Army to supply up to 12 UH-72B light multi-role helicopters…
CPaT announces new contract with F AIR: CPaT Global announced it has been awarded a new contract with F AIR. Under the agreement, CPaT will provide its NextGen Airbus A320 […]
The European manufacturer is gearing up for the first flight of the A350 cargo version, fitted with the industry's widest main cargo door. Toulouse, France | The Airbus A350F completed…
The European manufacturer is preparing for the maiden flight of the A350 cargo version, fitted with the industry's widest main cargo door. Toulouse, France | The Airbus A350F completed…
August 19, 2026
Airbus has secured a $115 million U.S. Army Lakota helicopter deal to supply ten UH-72B Lakota helicopters to the Army National Guard. The contract was awarded to Airbus’s U.S. Space… Continue…
The contract is worth €99 million. The European manufacturer will supply twelve UH-72B Lakota, the Americanized version of the best-selling H145M, to the US Army. Twin-engine helicopters that…
Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton Aug. 19, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus’ backlog for the A320neo family shows why the company is adamant about increasing production to 75 aircraft per month. It…
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Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired an Airbus A321-200 on lease to Air Transat, adding the Canadian carrier as a new client within its growing serviced aircraft portfolio. The…
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August 18, 2026
Brazil, through the Ministry of Defense, is evaluating the possibility of acquiring a batch of the Airbus Helicopters H145 twin-turbine multi-mission helicopter, as previously reported […]
CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to UK leisure airline Jet2, supporting the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The three A321-251NX aircraft…