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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 54 and registering 28 new orders. Persistent engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 completion delays are straining output and put the manufacturer's 870‑aircraft delivery goal for 2026 at risk.

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

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American Airlines inaugurates first international A321XLR service, resumes JFK–Edinburgh route

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

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GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

2026-03-09T05:04:11.296031-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target Airbus handed over 35 aircraft to 21 customers in February, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 54 and registering 28 new orders. Persistent engine shortages, fuselage rework and A350 completion delays are straining output and put the manufacturer's 870‑aircraft delivery goal for 2026 at risk.

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

Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

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American Airlines inaugurates first international A321XLR service, resumes JFK–Edinburgh route American Airlines operated the first international Airbus A321XLR transatlantic flight on March 8, 2026, launching daily seasonal service between New York-JFK and Edinburgh after a six-year hiatus. The move reflects AA's shift of more transatlantic flying to A321XLRs while trimming some long‑haul winter routes.

2026-03-09T11:27:54.594474-07:00

American Airlines inaugurates first international A321XLR service, resumes JFK–Edinburgh route

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GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity GE Aerospace will invest $1 billion in 2026 to expand U.S. manufacturing and supplier support, accelerating deliveries of engines for the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320 families, scaling production of CFM LEAP durability kits to extend time-on-wing, and boosting military engine output.

2026-03-09T05:04:11.296031-07:00

GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway Belgian investigators' preliminary report suggests cabin baggage — specifically unsecured or improperly stowed items — may have played a role in an SAS Airbus A320 nearly commencing a takeoff roll from a taxiway at Brussels Airport. The finding highlights cabin stowage as a potential operational and human-factor safety issue.

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

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Wizz Air UK granted UK–US charter approval for World Cup flights Wizz Air UK has secured regulatory approval to operate charter services between the United Kingdom and the United States, clearing the way for World Cup‑related transatlantic flights this summer. The permits allow the low‑cost carrier to offer non‑scheduled UK–US capacity, including routes to the U.S. East Coast.

2026-03-06T03:20:22.128799-08:00

Wizz Air UK granted UK–US charter approval for World Cup flights

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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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U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP) A U.S.-Israeli strike on Bushehr Airport destroyed an Iran Air Airbus A319 (registration EP-IEP), according to multiple reports. The 24‑year‑old aircraft had departed Bushehr for Tehran, turned back and returned, and had been parked since Saturday before being hit.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

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IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion IndiGo has secured equity financing from Japanese investors to fund expansion of its A320 fleet. The financing comes as the carrier continues to take A320neo deliveries — including a recent arrival in Ireland — supporting its rapid single‑aisle growth plans.

2026-03-03T23:15:22.936892-08:00

IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion

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Airbus delivers 35 jets in February as engine shortages and A350 delays threaten 870‑jet 2026 target

American Airlines inaugurates first international A321XLR service, resumes JFK–Edinburgh route

GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

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