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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus Delays A350 Freighter Amid Persistent Supply Chain Issues

Airbus is postponing the A350 freighter launch by up to a year due to ongoing supply chain challenges. Production hurdles are also affecting the wider A350 program, complicating efforts to meet demand and increasing concerns about the impact on delivery schedules.

2025-02-17T09:00:41.577051-08:00

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British Airways Acquires Boeing's Gatwick MRO Hangar, Expanding Maintenance Operations

2025-02-17T07:58:31.066295-08:00

Runway Girl

Gogo/Satcom Direct Renews Luxaviation Supplier Deal for Three Years

2025-02-17T08:19:24.245194-08:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing Surpasses Airbus with 45 January Deliveries, Best Month Since 2023

2025-02-11T08:28:29.029911-08:00

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JetBlue Launches Puerto Rico-Inspired Livery Contest JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, has initiated a contest inviting artists to design a new livery for an A320 aircraft. This initiative celebrates the island’s culture, engaging the public to select the winning design that will adorn the aircraft.

2025-02-21T10:09:49.582973-08:00

JetBlue Launches Puerto Rico-Inspired Livery Contest

Aviation Week

MTU and Pratt & Whitney Target Ducted GTF for Future Narrowbody Aircraft Following the discontinuation of WET research, MTU and Pratt & Whitney aim to develop a second-generation ducted GTF engine. This project focuses on enhancing the propulsion systems for upcoming narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, marking a strategic shift in their development priorities.

2025-02-20T19:29:46.758186-08:00

MTU and Pratt & Whitney Target Ducted GTF for Future Narrowbody Aircraft

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Airbus A400M Proposal to UAE Includes Production Talks Airbus is actively promoting its A400M aircraft to the UAE Air Force, with potential plans for local assembly of parts if a purchase deal is finalized. This initiative aligns with the strategic upgrade of the UAE’s military fleet and involves collaboration with Emirati firms for production and maintenance.

2025-02-20T16:06:50.873406-08:00

Airbus A400M Proposal to UAE Includes Production Talks

Yahoo Finance

Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Aero's European Operations Airbus is on the brink of finalizing a deal to acquire Spirit AeroSystems' European branch, signaling a strategic shift with potential impacts on key industry players like Boeing. This acquisition is pivotal for enhancing Airbus's supply chain capabilities and competitive positioning in the aerospace sector.

2025-02-20T13:53:28.194683-08:00

Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Aero's European Operations

AeroTime

Etihad Launches Year-Round A320 Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sochi Etihad Airways has unveiled new year-round flights from Abu Dhabi to Sochi commencing in May 2025. The service, operated by Airbus A320, aims to enhance UAE-Russia tourism and business connectivity, reflecting Etihad's strategic network expansion.

2025-02-19T20:04:39.799375-08:00

Etihad Launches Year-Round A320 Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sochi

Wall Street Journal

Airbus A321XLR Impact on Boeing's Market Share The Airbus A321XLR is challenging Boeing's dominance in the midsize jet market. As Airbus advances with this new model, the diverging strategic success of the two companies highlights Airbus's ability to capitalize on market needs while Boeing grapples with setbacks.

2025-02-19T12:23:48.890018-08:00

Airbus A321XLR Impact on Boeing's Market Share

Aviation Source

Air Lease Secures Lease Deal for Five Airbus A321neo with Qanot Sharq Air Lease Corporation has finalized an agreement with Uzbekistan's Qanot Sharq Airlines for leasing five Airbus A321neo, including three XLR and two LR variants. Deliveries are scheduled from the orderbook in 2026 and 2027, marking an expansion in Qanot Sharq's fleet capabilities.

2025-02-19T08:39:31.009820-08:00

Air Lease Secures Lease Deal for Five Airbus A321neo with Qanot Sharq

AeroTime

Airbus A350F Delivery Delayed by Supply Chain Challenges Airbus has announced a delay in the entry into service of its A350F freighter, pushing it back by up to a year. The delay is attributed to persistent production and supply chain difficulties, impacting the widebody assembly line and involving key supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

2025-02-18T15:36:39.745518-08:00

Airbus A350F Delivery Delayed by Supply Chain Challenges

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