Reuters
• Allison Lampert, Tim Hepher
Airbus is “in limbo” over when to launch a larger A220, with leasing companies offering a muted response and industry sources citing an active debate over range and performance. The decision cadence appears constrained by customer appetite and how the larger variant would compete on mission economics.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
By Flying Magazine: Airbus in 2022 agreed to deliver a dozen ultra-long-range variants to Australia’s Qantas Airways.
Key.Aero
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: First Philippine delivery is a 19-passenger variant with conversion kit delivered Cessna SkyCourier has entered service in the Philippines following its first delivery to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation (LEASCOR) , a wholly owned subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.
AINonline
• Joseph Carfagna Jr.
By AINonline: Joseph Carfagna Jr. is president, partner, and CEO of aircraft brokerage and consultancy Leading Edge Aviation Solutions. He has worked in the business aviation industry for more than 30 years and is a seasoned salesman and aviation expert.
AINonline
• Chad Trautvetter
By AINonline: Global business aircraft activity up 3.1% in May, but June expected to be more sluggish.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: lessor expands commitment to 54 aircraft and remains one of the largest customers for the E2 U.S.-based aircraft lessor Azorra has placed a firm order for 15 additional Embraer E195-E2 jets , increasing its total commitment to the E2 family and pushing the program beyond 500 aircraft sold.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: A total of 34 of the powerplants are now operated by three carriers. A year on from its entry into service, Rolls-Royce has hailed the better-than-expected fuel-burn savings delivered by its Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
Wall Street Journal
• David Luhnow
