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Airbus

Qanot Sharq receives first Airbus A321XLR — the type’s debut operator in Central Asia and the CIS

Qanot Sharq has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR at Hamburg, becoming the first A321XLR operator in Central Asia and the CIS. The 190‑seat, CFM LEAP‑1A‑powered A321XLR is the first of four aircraft on long‑term lease from Air Lease and will enable ultra‑long‑range services such as Uzbekistan–New York.

Also: AeroTime and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2025-12-19T04:56:02.916330-08:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Policy & Regulation  
eveairmobility.com

Eve Air Mobility’s Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight in Brazil; Hundreds of Test Flights Planned for 2026

By eveairmobility.com: - Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion - Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil – Dec.

Also: Airline Economics and suasnews.com
2025-12-19T05:16:59.088389-08:00
PaxEx   Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Airport World • Joe Bates

Heathrow unveils £1.6bn 2026 investment plan, including £1.3bn Terminal 4 revamp

By Airport World: Heathrow unveils £1.3 billion investment plan for 2026 Share ![](https://airport-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/heathrow_view_1_ps_88f20-820x394.jpg) London’s Heathrow Airport today announced plans to revamp Terminal 4 next year as part of a £1.3 billion investment programme to enhance its facilities and passenger appeal.

Also: AeroTime, International Airport Review and moodiedavittreport.com
2025-12-19T03:07:52.254436-08:00
MRO   Middle East   Supply Chain   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
safran-group.com

Pegasus signs deal with CFM for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines, spares and support to power Boeing 737-10 fleet

By safran-group.com: Pegasus Airlines and CFM International have signed an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to support Pegasus’ future Boeing 737-10 fleet. The agreement, which also covers spare engines and long...

Also: Airline Economics, LARA, Aviation Business News, mrobusinesstoday.com and aeromorning.com
2025-12-18T08:31:22.865714-08:00
North America   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation  
Bloomberg • Maya Averbuch

Viva Aerobus and Volaris to Form Mexican Low‑Cost Airline Group, Reshaping Domestic Market

By Bloomberg: Mexico’s budget airlines Viva Aerobus and Volaris have agreed to create an airline group to increase low-cost flight options in the country and abroad.

Also: Skift, Airline Economics, Aviacionline, upgradedpoints.com and travelandtourworld.com
2025-12-18T22:52:40.949076-08:00