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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus Once Led Boeing in Widebody Sales; It Is Now a Distant Second

Airbus executives once celebrated overtaking Boeing in widebody sales, underscoring the European manufacturer’s earlier competitive momentum. The company has since fallen well behind its U.S. rival in the segment, marking a significant reversal in the long-haul aircraft market and Airbus’ commercial positioning.

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2026-08-26T06:05:04.002453-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pontifications: Trending positive for Boeing, but still work to do

By Leeham News: 26, 2026, © Leeham News: For nearly 20 years, beginning with the Potemkin-airplane 7-8-07 rollout of the 787, Boeing has stumbled from one miscue after another.

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2026-08-26T06:05:04.098395-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • John Barry

Close Calls Can Provide Pilots With Clear Lessons

By Flying Magazine: A near midair encounter offers all pilots a teachable moment from which they can learn.

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2026-08-26T05:07:59.709758-07:00

eVTOL Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Charles Alcock

India's Skyhop Plans Island Routes With Noemi's Electric Seaplanes

By AINonline: Agreement between start-ups could lead to orders for up to 15 aircraft.

3 Sources

2026-08-26T05:20:55.838659-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Europe M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

UK lessor considers reacquiring European Cargo after administration

By ch-aviation: European Aviation (Lessor) is close to reacquiring UK freighter operator European Cargo (URO, Bournemouth), which entered administration in June 2026, Sky News reports.

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2026-08-26T05:50:33.120555-07:00

Africa Orders Airlines ATR

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Eq Guinea eyes $139mn ATR72-600 deal for CEIBA

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2026-08-26T04:33:57.341159-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Airbus

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Airbus faces twin strike votes at Belfast A220 plant

By FlightGlobal: GMB and Unite unions to ballot members after rejecting latest pay offer.

Also: Reuters

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2026-08-26T03:20:07.890513-07:00

Middle East Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Kateryna Kadabashy

Dubai Airport Says Passenger Traffic Slumps 31% on Iran War

By Bloomberg: Dubai International Airport said passenger traffic in the first half dropped almost a third as the Iran war disrupted travel, though the world’s biggest international aviation hub said demand is set to pick up in the latter part of the year.

Associated Press

Dubai International Airport Traffic Falls Sharply in Second Quarter as Iran War Disrupts Middle East Travel

AeroTime

Dubai Airport lost a third of passengers as Iran conflict crippled air travel

Also: FlightGlobal, The Independent, Aviation Week, Airline Economics and The Independent

10 Sources

2026-08-25T23:50:58.743868-07:00

Airbus Once Led Boeing in Widebody Sales; It Is Now a Distant Second

Pontifications: Trending positive for Boeing, but still work to do

Close Calls Can Provide Pilots With Clear Lessons

India's Skyhop Plans Island Routes With Noemi's Electric Seaplanes

UK lessor considers reacquiring European Cargo after administration

Eq Guinea eyes $139mn ATR72-600 deal for CEIBA

Airbus faces twin strike votes at Belfast A220 plant

Dubai Airport Says Passenger Traffic Slumps 31% on Iran War

Dubai International Airport Traffic Falls Sharply in Second Quarter as Iran War Disrupts Middle East Travel

Dubai Airport lost a third of passengers as Iran conflict crippled air travel

Pontifications: Trending positive for Boeing, but still work to do

Airbus Once Boasted of More Widebody Sales Than Boeing; Now Distant Second

Close Calls Can Provide Pilots With Clear Lessons

UK lessor considers reacquiring European Cargo after administration

India's Skyhop Plans Island Routes With Noemi's Electric Seaplanes

Eq Guinea eyes $139mn ATR72-600 deal for CEIBA

North Atlantic Air Travel Has Had a Difficult Summer, Data Show

Australia transport safety regulator probes two more incidents at Sydney airport

RECARO confirms first deliveries of new generation R4 Premium Economy seats

Kenya Airways seeks to increase fleet availability while fuel adds to margin pressure

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