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AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

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2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Bloomberg

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets

29 Sources

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air Data News

Ethiopian Airlines to decide in August on 25 narrowbodies: Boeing 737 MAX vs Airbus A320neo (A220 and Embraer E195-E2 also evalu

4 Sources

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Gatwick runway blocked by British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure triggers nine simultaneous fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) and

10 Sources

2026-07-15T01:45:12.402130-07:00

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AirInsight

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

Bloomberg

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Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets Air China has ordered 15 Airbus A350-900 widebodies, while Shenzhen Airlines has added 40 A320neo-family aircraft, for a combined 55-jet Airbus order with deliveries slated for 2029-2032. The broader wave of Chinese airline Airbus bookings totals 95 aircraft at about $17.8 billion list price as carriers rebuild post-Covid.

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place 55-aircraft Airbus order: 15 A350-900s plus 40 A320neo-family jets

Air Data News

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Ethiopian Airlines to decide in August on 25 narrowbodies: Boeing 737 MAX vs Airbus A320neo (A220 and Embraer E195-E2 also evalu Ethiopian Airlines plans to make an August decision on an order for 25 narrowbody jets, evaluating the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families. The carrier is also considering the Airbus A220-300 and Embraer E195-E2 as part of the next phase of its narrowbody fleet expansion, according to reporting.

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to decide in August on 25 narrowbodies: Boeing 737 MAX vs Airbus A320neo (A220 and Embraer E195-E2 also evalu

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HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding Romania-based HiSky Europe (Iasi) has returned its second Airbus A321-200NX(LR) to service following a roughly 1.5-year grounding tied to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues. The reactivation follows prior engine-related maintenance/fixes enabling the aircraft’s return to operations.

2026-07-16T01:59:51.065780-07:00

HiSky Europe reactivates A321-200NX(LR) after 1.5-year PW1100G grounding

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Gatwick runway blocked by British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure triggers nine simultaneous fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) and A British Airways A320 with a reported nose-wheel failure blocked the runway at London Gatwick, forcing multiple aircraft to hold and declare fuel emergencies. Nine flights squawked 7700 and, overnight, 14 flights were diverted as airport operations were substantially disrupted.

2026-07-15T01:45:12.402130-07:00

Gatwick runway blocked by British Airways A320 nose-wheel failure triggers nine simultaneous fuel emergencies (Squawk 7700) and

Aviation Source

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United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs United will introduce an Economy Plus seat row on its incoming Airbus A321XLR, featuring blocked-off center seats, additional elbow room, and access to a shared table across the open middle position. The change reflects a 150-seat long-haul layout (down from 152) and will go on sale later this year.

2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

United to add “Economy Plus” blocked-middle seating and shared tables on new A321XLRs

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Vietnam Airlines takes first A320ceo since 2014 Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320ceo aircraft since 2014, marking a notable return to the A320ceo family after a long gap. The delivery signals renewed A320ceo fleet planning and near-term capacity considerations for Vietnam Airlines’ network.

2026-07-14T18:16:07.392690-07:00

Vietnam Airlines takes first A320ceo since 2014

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Air India to divest remaining A319-100s by YE26

2026-07-09T21:45:26.409243-07:00

Air India to divest remaining

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