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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus expands Broughton A321neo wing production ahead of XLR convergence

Airbus is converting its former A380 wing facility at Broughton, UK, into an additional A321neo production line and installing new jigs as it increases single-aisle wing capacity. The move supports the airframer’s ramp-up ambitions and anticipates design convergence across the A321neo family, including the XLR.

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2026-09-21T02:20:05.749637-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Biman Bangladesh inches closer to 21-jet order

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2026-09-21T01:50:21.931889-07:00

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Valour Consultancy says 5,000+ aircraft connected to Amazon Leo by 2035

By Inflight Online: Valour Consultancy has forecasted that Amazon Leo will connect more than 5,000 commercial and business aviation aircraft by 2035.

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2026-09-21T02:49:57.532625-07:00

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Bloomberg • Danny Lee

UK Airspace Suffers Second System Failure, Delaying Some Flights

By Bloomberg: The UK airspace suffered temporary disruption over northern England and Scotland, leading to delays and cancellations that frustrated passengers and airlines, just weeks after a widespread glitch wrought havoc across the country’s airports.

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2026-09-21T02:50:04.517806-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Embraer and Japan Airlines extend E170 and E190 maintenance agreement

By AeroTime: Embraer and Japan Airlines have extended an E170 and E190 maintenance, repair and spare-parts agreement to support the carrier's fleet of 32 E-Jets.

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2026-09-21T01:50:57.772160-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

AirAsia eyes new investors amid ASEAN refocus

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2026-09-21T00:54:52.262713-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

China's Okay Airways B737s face court auction

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2026-09-21T00:14:51.330245-07:00

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Airline Weekly • Gordon Smith, Jay Shabat

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

By Airline Weekly: Most of North America’s airlines are weathering the fuel shock — but how long can soaring revenues keep the pressure dial from hitting red?.

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2026-09-20T22:04:52.482311-07:00

Airbus expands Broughton A321neo wing production ahead of XLR convergence

Biman Bangladesh inches closer to 21-jet order

Valour Consultancy says 5,000+ aircraft connected to Amazon Leo by 2035

UK Airspace Suffers Second System Failure, Delaying Some Flights

Embraer and Japan Airlines extend E170 and E190 maintenance agreement

AirAsia eyes new investors amid ASEAN refocus

China's Okay Airways B737s face court auction

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

UK Airspace Suffers Second System Failure, Delaying Some Flights

Valour Consultancy says 5,000+ aircraft connected to Amazon Leo by 2035

Airbus hikes A321neo wing-production capacity ahead of XLR design convergence

Embraer and Japan Airlines extend E170 and E190 maintenance agreement

Biman Bangladesh inches closer to 21-jet order

AirAsia eyes new investors amid ASEAN refocus

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