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

Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February—25 A320neo‑family jets, eight A220s and two A350s—bringing year‑to‑date deliveries to 54. Engine supply bottlenecks, fuselage rework and A350 programme delays are complicating the manufacturer's push to hit an 870‑aircraft target for 2026.

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

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Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins

2026-03-05T22:07:43.018654-08:00

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United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00

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Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

2026-02-25T02:36:17.782733-08:00

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 delays pressure 870‑jet 2026 target Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February—25 A320neo‑family jets, eight A220s and two A350s—bringing year‑to‑date deliveries to 54. Engine supply bottlenecks, fuselage rework and A350 programme delays are complicating the manufacturer's push to hit an 870‑aircraft target for 2026.

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

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

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Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins Air Canada has transferred the first of 45 reconfigured Boeing 737‑8 (MAX 8) jets to its leisure unit Air Canada Rouge, marking the start of a broad narrowbody fleet reshuffle and a Rouge cabin renewal that aligns interiors with the mainline brand; remaining transfers are due by year‑end.

2026-03-05T22:07:43.018654-08:00

Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet Air France‑KLM is evaluating the Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 as potential replacements for its Boeing 777‑300ER fleet. The assessment will shape the group’s next‑generation widebody plan and inform future delivery timing, capacity and OEM commitments.

2026-02-25T02:36:17.782733-08:00

Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

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Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights Philippine Airlines has appointed Jose Maria “Chema” Alvarado as regional head for North America to drive sales and route development as the carrier scales its A350-1000 operations and plans increased Los Angeles services to expand transpacific capacity.

2026-02-23T09:31:09.982882-08:00

Philippine Airlines names Chema Alvarado North America head as carrier eyes A350-1000 growth and more LAX flights

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American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move The Airflow Pod-Ed examines the latest escalation between American and United over gates and capacity at Chicago O’Hare, evaluates signs of a commercial recovery in Venezuela, and parses Air Canada’s strategic shift involving the Airbus A350-1000 and its implications for long‑haul capacity.

2026-02-22T10:41:41.797599-08:00

American vs United — O’Hare gate wars, Venezuela comeback watch, and Air Canada’s A350-1000 move

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Airbus sees market for a larger A350 beyond the -1000 but development remains preliminary Airbus is exploring a larger A350 variant beyond the A350-1000 but says development is at an early, non-priority stage. CEO Guillaume Faury told investors during a 19 February full-year briefing that the airframer "sees demand" for a bigger aircraft, though work is preliminary.

2026-02-19T03:14:42.197524-08:00

Airbus sees market for a larger A350 beyond the -1000 but development remains preliminary

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Pilot shortage jeopardises KLM A350 rollout and delivery schedule KLM warns a shortfall of qualified pilots is threatening its planned introduction of Airbus A350s and could force changes to its delivery schedule and entry-into-service timeline. The manpower constraint risks delaying network capacity plans tied to the new widebodies and complicates fleet transition at Amsterdam Schiphol.

2026-02-17T03:34:24.734699-08:00

Pilot shortage jeopardises KLM A350 rollout and delivery schedule

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

Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 to Air Canada Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer begins

United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

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