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easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, with A321neo widening the carrier’s latest-genera

easyJet has received its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal programme. The handover underscores the scale of its Airbus-only fleet (359 aircraft) and the growing role of A321neo within its UK narrowbody mix, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO₂.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

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El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs

2026-06-10T02:57:04.784289-07:00

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

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

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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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easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, with A321neo widening the carrier’s latest-genera easyJet has received its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal programme. The handover underscores the scale of its Airbus-only fleet (359 aircraft) and the growing role of A321neo within its UK narrowbody mix, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO₂.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, with A321neo widening the carrier’s latest-genera

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El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs El Al Israel Airlines has agreed to wet lease two Airbus A320-200 aircraft, adding capacity with crew and maintenance supplied by the lessor. The move highlights the carrier’s reliance on short-term fleet supply to support its ongoing network recovery and operational ramp.

2026-06-10T02:57:04.784289-07:00

El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs

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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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easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, with A321neo widening the carrier’s latest-genera

El Al wet leases two A320-200s to plug near-term capacity needs

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

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

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