Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320  
AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

A321XLR Drives Innovation at Airbus’ Hamburg Factory

A321XLR development at Airbus’ Hamburg final-assembly line is forcing factory-level changes — new production processes, supplier sequencing and assembly workflows — as the extra‑long‑range A321 reshapes narrowbody market demand and strains existing production allocations across Airbus’ global network. The shift is prompting adjustments to delivery sequencing and capacity planning.

2026-01-29T21:24:29.797825-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters • Bhargav Acharya, David Shepardson

Trump threatens decertification of Bombardier Global Express, 50% tariffs until Canada certifies Gulfstream aircraft

By Reuters: President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. was decertifying Bombardier Global Express business jets and threatened 50% import tariffs on all aircraft made in Canada until the country's regulator certified a number of planes produced by U.S.

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2026-01-29T17:26:59.447348-08:00
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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

American Airlines to Resume Flights to Venezuela as U.S. Pushes for Venezuelan Oil Investment

By Skift: American’s announcement comes as the Trump administration is pushing for more investment in Venezuelan oil from U.S. oil companies.

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2026-01-29T10:13:42.167041-08:00
North America   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Reuters • Padraic Halpin, Tim Hepher

Airbus begins sales push for stretched A220, plans development launch later this year, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus is poised to start offering airlines and leasing firms a larger version of its A220 regional jet with a view to launching development later this year, industry sources said.

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2026-01-29T08:07:56.491140-08:00