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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 delays threaten 2026 870‑jet goal

Airbus handed over 35 commercial aircraft in February to 21 customers—25 A320neo‑family jets, eight A220s and two A350s—lifting 2026 year‑to‑date deliveries to 54 while recording 28 gross orders. Engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 programme delays are straining the manufacturer’s 870‑aircraft delivery target.

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines Celebrates Inaugural A321XLR Flight Between New York-JFK and Edinburgh

By Breitflyte: American Airlines’ first international Airbus A321XLR flight took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 with service from New York-JFK to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Also: enginecowl.com and aeroroutes.com
2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Bell Nears Certification for 525 Super‑Medium Twin After 15‑Year Program; Company Won’t Commit to Firm Entry Date

By FlightGlobal: After a development process now stretching into its 15th year, Bell appears increasingly confident that its 525 super-medium-twin is on the home straight.

Also: Aviation Week and Aviation Week
2026-03-09T12:38:28.313098-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Embraer  
caasint.com • Eddie Saunders

Bridges Air Cargo launches Europe’s first commercial Embraer E‑Freighter service

By caasint.com: The first Embraer E-Freighter has successfully entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo.

Also: Air Data News, Aviation24, Air Cargo News, Airline Economics, Aviation Business News, Skies Magazine and aeromorning.com
2026-03-09T05:18:17.767191-07:00