aviation   Orders   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Air Astana places largest-ever Airbus order: 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LR) plus 25 rights

Air Astana has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — five A320neo and 20 A321neo — plus 25 purchase rights, with the majority likely A321LRs. The deal, the carrier’s largest-ever direct Airbus purchase, complements its 59-aircraft A320ceo/neo fleet and recent 15 Boeing 787‑9 order.

Also: AeroTime, LARA, Airbus and indiastrategic.in
2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

NATO next-generation rotorcraft project closes on final requirements as Boeing re-emerges as possible bidder

By FlightGlobal: A project involving six NATO members aiming to develop a next-generation military helicopter has agreed around 90% of the requirements ahead of the release of a request for proposals to industry this summer.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00
aviation   Workforce & Skills Development   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
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Inflight Online • Grace Hardy

IAWA 2026 study: Perception barriers hindering women’s leadership progression in aviation

By Inflight Online: IAWA has released its second “Lift Off to Leadership: Leadership Barriers for Women in Aerospace and Aviation” study, building upon the edition in 2021.

Also: LARA, Regional Gateway and rotorhub.com
2026-03-02T03:26:44.237422-08:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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CNBC • Priyanka Salve

Middle East conflict squeezes India’s aviation industry — rising fuel costs and route disruptions heighten risk

By CNBC: As conflict in the Middle East causes surging oil prices and disrupts the aviation sector, India is coming under pressure.

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00