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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate (involuntary) manslaughter for the 2009 Rio–Paris crash that killed 228 people and ordered both firms to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 each. Airbus says it will appeal the decision.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

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t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program

2026-05-21T21:39:30.572492-07:00

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26 Israir plans to acquire two Airbus A330s as it prepares to launch long-haul operations and seeks its first US debut in 3Q26. The move signals a near-term step-change in widebody capacity for the Israel-based carrier, tied to the A330’s re-entry into its fleet plan.

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

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t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program t’way Air has secured payment deferred (PDP) financing for engines supporting its A330-900N aircraft plan. The deal underwrites near-term cash flow for the propulsion package while aligning financing terms with delivery and payment timing for the widebody freestanding engine requirement.

2026-05-21T21:39:30.572492-07:00

t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program

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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate (involuntary) manslaughter for the 2009 Rio–Paris crash that killed 228 people and ordered both firms to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 each. Airbus says it will appeal the decision.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

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Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet Italy has signed for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers in a deal valued at €1,390 million, replacing the Italian Air Force’s aging KC-767 fleet of four aircraft. Tender documents indicate Rome was also considering the Boeing KC-46 in earlier plans before selecting the A330 MRTT.

2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet

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Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage Lufthansa Technik and Airbus will extend the AeroSHARK riblet film application on the Airbus A330ceo beyond the initial scope, targeting installation on the wing and horizontal/vertical stabilizers. The partners will develop and certify Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK material for those primary aerodynamic surfaces.

2026-05-19T02:39:37.351082-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines swung back to profit in Q1 2026 as passenger and cargo demand strengthened. The carrier also announced plans to raise funds via a mid-2Q26 bond and share sale, while monetizing three new Airbus A330neo aircraft through asset sales and increasing Taipei Taoyuan–Busan service for July 2026.

2026-05-14T17:59:22.912449-07:00

STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth

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Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured Turkish Airlines flight TK726, an Airbus A330-300 from Istanbul, was precautionarily evacuated at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport after smoke was reported from the landing gear following touchdown. The airline said none of the 278 passengers or 11 crew were injured and an additional flight was arranged for the return leg.

2026-05-10T23:04:22.420770-07:00

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

Lufthansa Technik and Airbus to develop and certify AeroSHARK riblet film for the A330ceo wing and empennage

t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated in Kathmandu after landing-gear smoke/tyre fire; 278 passengers, 11 crew uninjured

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