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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

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Airbus warns airlines of additional A350 delivery delays later this decade

2026-05-20T10:54:40.028048-07:00

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Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

2026-05-12T02:05:54.075685-07:00

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Lufthansa Group commits to 20 new long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9, $7.7B order

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

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Airbus warns airlines of additional A350 delivery delays later this decade Airbus has told some airline customers to expect further A350 delivery slippage later this decade, Reuters reports. The warning links the timing risk to ongoing supply-chain disruption tied to a recently acquired US production factory, further complicating widebody planning.

2026-05-20T10:54:40.028048-07:00

Airbus warns airlines of additional A350 delivery delays later this decade

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Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo Local media, citing industry and airline sources, say Airbus has revised a long-term proposal for Biman Bangladesh Airlines following the carrier’s recent Boeing order. The updated offer reportedly includes Airbus A350 long-haul and A321neo narrowbody aircraft as Biman evaluates its next fleet step.

2026-05-18T07:43:55.482072-07:00

Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Airbus for a new order that would add 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000 widebodies, supporting both regional growth and longer-haul reach as the carrier pushes ahead with its new airport project.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for installation across its long-haul fleet, starting with Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and extending to the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. The carrier said the deployment brings Panasonic’s latest in-cabin mapping experience to passengers.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million Lufthansa has confirmed it is formalizing its option to buy an additional 49% in ITA Airways, taking its stake to 90% for EUR325 million. The move follows the group’s earlier plan to secure control in late 2Q26/early 2027, extending Lufthansa’s integration of ITA into its systems and alliance operations.

2026-05-12T02:05:54.075685-07:00

Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

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Lufthansa Group commits to 20 new long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9, $7.7B order Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s supervisory board has approved a follow-on long-haul fleet renewal order for 20 widebodies, split evenly between Airbus and Boeing: 10 A350-900s and 10 787-9s. Deliveries are scheduled for 2032–2034, with the package valued at $7.7 billion.

2026-05-11T15:07:08.340850-07:00

Lufthansa Group commits to 20 new long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9, $7.7B order

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Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft in April 2026 to 39 customers, while recording a lone A350 order for 15 aircraft from an undisclosed buyer. Through the first four months, Airbus handed over 181 aircraft; April also brought 28 new orders alongside 21 cancellations. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury’s 2026 target implies the OEM must now sustain delivery rates above 85 jets per month.

2026-05-07T23:50:10.700371-07:00

Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

Airbus warns airlines of additional A350 delivery delays later this decade

Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

Lufthansa Group commits to 20 new long-haul widebodies: 10 Airbus A350-900 and 10 Boeing 787-9, $7.7B order

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