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July 30, 2026
The Dubai-based carrier is still receiving deliveries of Airbus A350s.
Flyde will launch drone deliveries from Port Gallice to yachts anchored off the French Riviera on August 1, carrying up to 17.6 pounds by winch for $57 per flight.
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Airbus profits surged by 126% in the three months leading to June 30, 2026, thanks to strong aircraft… The post Airbus profits surge 126% thanks to strong deliveries in second quarter appeared first…
Airbus reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by higher commercial aircraft deliveries and robust growth in its Defence and Space business, while maintaining its…
Airbus reported higher revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026 (H1), driven by increased commercial aircraft deliveries and a strong performance at its Defence and Space division. “Our good…
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, made up of 65 A321neo jets and 35 A320neo jets, Airbus said. The agreement was finalised on July 20…
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Israir cleared by civil aviation authority to carry out its own widebody services for the first time. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured approval to commence Airbus A330-200 operations from…
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The two major manufacturers traded blows at the show, with both announcing significant orders in the early salvos.
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July 29, 2026
Free for nonsubscribers By Karl Sinclair July 29, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus reported on July 29 a reinforced commitment to hit targets of 870 aircraft deliveries, adjusted EBIT (earnings before…
Airbus' ability to maintain a sustainable production ramp-up will be crucial in achieving its 870-aircraft delivery target for the full year.
Planemaker's backlog grows to more than 9,200 commercial aircraft despite higher production output
Higher deliveries and demand: Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft in H1 2026 (up from 306 a year earlier), with commercial aircraft orders rising to 886 gross and 821 net orders. The commercial…
European airframer confident after strong performance over first six months. Airbus has left its ramp-up projections unchanged, as higher commercial aircraft deliveries contributed to a 15% rise in…
Romania takes a new step in strengthening its defence capabilities by signing two major contracts, worth a combined total of over one billion euros, for the acquisition…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) signs a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 to accelerate fleet modernisation and expand its global network.
July 28, 2026
Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high…
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A closer look at Emirates' fleet strategy and how it differs from other airlines.
Test aircraft flew nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse ahead of Project Sunrise deliveries
The French manufacturer is expanding its product range for flight schools and also planning a turbine program.
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July 27, 2026
BermudAir, Bermuda's national airline, became a new Airbus A220 customer after finalizing an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft, marking the first order for…
The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 resulted in more than 300 aircraft orders for manufacturers Boeing, Airbus and Embraer. Notably, 154 orders went to Airbus, 145 to Boeing and 65 to…
Commercial aviation is a long game. Orders placed today might not be delivered for several years. Airbus and Boeing have
July 26, 2026
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the Farnborough…
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…
July 24, 2026
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…
July 22, 2026
Airbus has expanded its order portfolio with new agreements reached with flynas and Bermuda Air, which will incorporate new aircraft from the A330neo, A321neo and A220 families to support their..
22 July 2026: Loft Dynamics, the leading developer and manufacturer of VR simulators for aviation, has set a new benchmark: a multi-crew simulator for the Airbus…
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas agreed to firm up an order for five Airbus A330-900neo and 20 A321neo aircraft… The post Saudi carrier flynas firms up order for five A330-900neo, 20 A321neo aircraft…
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has placed an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft, marking its first-ever order with Airbus. … The post BermudAir becomes newest Airbus A220 customer with order for…
