FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s

Rolls-Royce says durability enhancements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx on the Boeing 787, supported by improved time-on-wing performance. LATAM’s order for three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce is cited as a visible vote of confidence, reinforcing momentum for further Trent 1000 sales.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00
FlightGlobalGraham Dunn

Riyadh Air adds Mumbai flights

By FlightGlobal: Saudi start-up to begin Indian service in August. Riyadh Air will start flights to Mumbai from 4 August, after the Saudi start-up unveiled the ninth destination in its initial network.

2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00
ReutersTim Hepher

Airbus informally aims for 900 deliveries after strong June, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has set an internal goal of ​exceeding 900 deliveries for the first time ‌this year after handing over 89 jets in June, though it is keeping its official full-year guidance ​of 870 deliveries unchanged, industry sources said.

2026-07-06T01:15:18.101797-07:00