Orders   Airbus   Airlines   United Airlines  
World Airline News • Bruce Drum

United Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR (N64321) ahead of late-2026 entry into service

United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, registration N64321, following the type’s April 29, 2026 maiden flight and completion of the delivery flight from Airbus Hamburg. United expects the long-range narrowbody to enter service later in 2026 as it readies network expansion using its first A321XLR.

Also: AirInsight
2026-06-03T09:44:52.372043-07:00
Honeywell   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Dan Catchpole

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

By Reuters: Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion ​in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and defense customers, along with a sharper focus after its split from ‌Honeywell International later this month.

2026-06-03T09:42:51.117052-07:00
MRO   PaxEx   Orders  
Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Boasting a new production plant ABC details growth opportunities

By Runway Girl: Aircraft interior modification specialist ABC International is now offering a “full package” approach to airlines, and confides it is seeing particularly strong growth opportunities in Central Asia and South America.

2026-06-03T09:26:14.523770-07:00
Europe   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

BARIG Welcomes Freebird Airlines as Newest Member

By Breitflyte: The Board of Airlines Representatives in German has today announced that Türkiye-based Freebird Airlines has become the association’s newest commercial airline member.

2026-06-03T07:12:27.735907-07:00