Aviation News

Routes Airline Industry & Market Trends Airbus Airbus A320 United Airlines

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

United says A321XLR’s real-world range falls short of Airbus claims

United Airlines executive Patrick Quayle says the A321XLR’s operational range does not fully match Airbus’ advertised capability. Analysis using U.S. Department of Transportation data identifies which transatlantic markets appear viable, sharpening expectations for the aircraft’s network role and deployment economics.

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2026-08-31T08:20:48.822715-07:00

Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines ATR

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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

India's Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops, sources say

By Reuters: Indian regional airline Fly91 is close to placing an order for at least 20 turboprop aircraft from Franco-Italian planemaker ATR as it seeks to expand its fleet, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-08-31T08:29:03.828217-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pontifications: Disturbing Trends at Airbus

By Leeham News: Free for nonsubscribers By Scott Hamilton Aug. 31, 2026, © Leeham News and Analysis: Today is my last day as a full-fledged participant in Leeham News and Analysis (LNA).

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2026-08-31T06:05:07.508696-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airbus A320

Economic Times

Mahindra Aerostructures bags contract to manufacture parts for Airbus A320 plane

By Economic Times: Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture and supply fuselage skins for Airbus A320 aircraft. These components will cover the rear fuselage and tail sections of specific aircraft models.

Air Data News

Airbus expands Indian supply chain with new A320 work for Mahindra

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2026-08-31T06:06:06.505898-07:00

Middle East Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

EASA eases Jordan warning on day military intercepts eight missiles

By AeroTime: EASA lowered the risk rating for Jordan and restored limited Beirut access as Jordan reported intercepting eight missiles over the kingdom.

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2026-08-31T07:20:05.801390-07:00

NTSB Leadership Aviation Safety & Regulation Textron

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

NTSB Vice Chair Announces Retirement

By Flying Magazine: Former F/A-18 pilot and Textron Aviation safety chief Michael Graham has served on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 2020.

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2026-08-31T09:06:02.042399-07:00

eVTOL Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Flying Magazine • Grant Boyd

Are U.S. Airports Ready for the eVTOL Era?

By Flying Magazine: There are many American airports bracing to power the eVTOL future.

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2026-08-31T05:06:08.409514-07:00

Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends United Airlines

Cranky Flier • Brett

United’s CEO Is Partially Right But Unrealistic About the Dual Chicago Hub

By Cranky Flier: It’s a day ending in “y” so nobody should be surprised that United CEO Scott Kirby is making news once again. This time, he’s talking about how American de-hubbing O’Hare would actually be great news for the people of Chicagoland.

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2026-08-31T04:05:07.246853-07:00