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Investigation: wind shift drove higher descent rate before Eurowings A320 tail strike at Paderborn

German investigators found that an Airbus A320 tail-strike at Paderborn followed a shift in wind that increased the descent rate just before touchdown. The report also notes a late flare contributed to a high descent rate and the hard landing.

2026-06-09T09:08:17.128562-07:00

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Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service

2026-06-09T02:23:08.414115-07:00

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Supply-chain delays threaten Airbus A321XLR delivery timing for IndiGo’s network build-out

2026-06-09T00:11:48.797715-07:00

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Airbus warns of further slippage for some A320neo/A321neo deliveries in 2027-2028 amid ongoing supply-chain and engine pressures

2026-06-07T14:12:56.194816-07:00

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Investigation: wind shift drove higher descent rate before Eurowings A320 tail strike at Paderborn German investigators found that an Airbus A320 tail-strike at Paderborn followed a shift in wind that increased the descent rate just before touchdown. The report also notes a late flare contributed to a high descent rate and the hard landing.

2026-06-09T09:08:17.128562-07:00

Investigation: wind shift drove higher descent rate before Eurowings A320 tail strike at Paderborn

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Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service Air Cairo plans to add regular scheduled service to Kazakhstan in June 2026 with a Sharm el Sheikh–Atyrau nonstop, using its Airbus A320 fleet. For the Northern winter 2026/27 season, the airline will also add Sharm el Sheikh–Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen service with A320s, as part of a wider network expansion plan.

2026-06-09T02:23:08.414115-07:00

Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service

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Supply-chain delays threaten Airbus A321XLR delivery timing for IndiGo’s network build-out Sources say Airbus supply-chain issues could delay delivery of IndiGo’s A321-200NY(XLR) (A321XLR) aircraft, complicating timing for the airline’s international expansion plans. IndiGo’s longer-range single-aisle strategy hinges on receiving nine A321XLRs planned for 2026—now at risk of not landing on schedule this year, per Bloomberg.

2026-06-09T00:11:48.797715-07:00

Supply-chain delays threaten Airbus A321XLR delivery timing for IndiGo’s network build-out

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SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to SpiceJet has agreed to lease three Airbus A320ceos to strengthen capacity and operational resilience, with aircraft scheduled to join its fleet in July 2026 (dry-lease cited; damp-lease also reported). Separately, the carrier has returned a Boeing 737 MAX to commercial service to support peak-season demand.

2026-06-08T02:26:34.627075-07:00

SpiceJet to add three Airbus A320ceos via dry/operational leases (joining in July 2026), while bringing a Boeing 737 MAX back to

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Airbus pitches a “next generation” single-aisle after customer backlash on neo/MAX operating-cost risk Airbus’ “next new” single-aisle concept is being shaped by airline input that the fuel-cost gains from today’s neo/MAX families must not be offset by equal or higher total operating costs after re-engining. The program framing suggests a sharper focus on lifecycle economics for future A320/A321 operators.

2026-06-08T00:41:54.305938-07:00

Airbus pitches a “next generation” single-aisle after customer backlash on neo/MAX operating-cost risk

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Airbus warns of further slippage for some A320neo/A321neo deliveries in 2027-2028 amid ongoing supply-chain and engine pressures Airbus has notified some customers that certain A320neo-family aircraft deliveries are at risk of delay, with affected jets scheduled for handover in 2027 and 2028. The carrier cites persistent supply-chain constraints and engine-related issues as it works to protect its delivery cadence.

2026-06-07T14:12:56.194816-07:00

Airbus warns of further slippage for some A320neo/A321neo deliveries in 2027-2028 amid ongoing supply-chain and engine pressures

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists ITA Airways is considering legal action against Pratt & Whitney as continuing Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issues disrupt operations of its A320neo-family fleet. The reported move underscores how propulsion-related availability constraints are translating into contract and damages strategies for affected operators.

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand Airbus has surpassed the 20,000-order mark for its A320 family, driven by May firming of agreements—reportedly including Chinese carrier commitments—and 207 A320neo-family orders booked in the month. Despite this momentum, more than 5,600 A321neos remain undelivered, underlining the scale of the still-heavy single-aisle backlog.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May surge lifts backlog but deliveries lag demand

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Investigation: wind shift drove higher descent rate before Eurowings A320 tail strike at Paderborn

Air Cairo to triple fleet and launch new Airbus A320 routes in June 2026, adding Kazakhstan nonstop and Turkey service

Supply-chain delays threaten Airbus A321XLR delivery timing for IndiGo’s network build-out

Airbus warns of further slippage for some A320neo/A321neo deliveries in 2027-2028 amid ongoing supply-chain and engine pressures

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