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Qantas’s First A321XLR Arrives in Australia on Record Delivery Flight

Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, flying non-stop from Hamburg to Sydney with a single crew rest in Bangkok, and becomes the Asia-Pacific launch customer for the ultra-long-range single-aisle. The aircraft—one of 28 on order—features Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.

2025-06-30T01:48:17.691828-07:00

Airways Magazine

Etihad Launches Daily A380 Service to Toronto Ahead of 20th Canada Anniversary

2025-06-25T07:38:22.333297-07:00

Reuters

China Airlines orders 13 Airbus jets, including five A350-900s and eight A321neos

2025-06-25T04:35:43.691383-07:00

Aviation24

Swiss Unveils First Airbus A350-900 'Wanderlust' with Precision-Cut Film Livery

2025-06-24T10:39:13.868548-07:00

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Qantas’s First A321XLR Arrives in Australia on Record Delivery Flight Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, flying non-stop from Hamburg to Sydney with a single crew rest in Bangkok, and becomes the Asia-Pacific launch customer for the ultra-long-range single-aisle. The aircraft—one of 28 on order—features Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.

2025-06-30T01:48:17.691828-07:00

Qantas’s First A321XLR Arrives in Australia on Record Delivery Flight

Air Data News

Sub-Six-Year-Old EgyptAir A220-300 Teardown in US Underscores Lifecycle and Parts Dynamics An Airbus A220-300 delivered to EgyptAir in October 2019 has been dismantled by Delta Material Services in the US just under six years into its service. The teardown, aimed at alleviating global parts shortages, highlights residual value pressures and shifting aftermarket economics for modern narrowbodies.

2025-06-30T01:23:10.837753-07:00

Sub-Six-Year-Old EgyptAir A220-300 Teardown in US Underscores Lifecycle and Parts Dynamics

Aviation Week

Airbus Kicks Off Technology Selection for A320 Successor Airbus has launched its technology pick for the next-generation single-aisle replacing the A320 family, narrowing options across aerodynamics, propulsion and materials. The move has prompted suppliers to accelerate research into advanced composites, digital systems and engine upgrades to meet Airbus’ 2030 targets.

2025-06-29T17:23:15.580315-07:00

Airbus Kicks Off Technology Selection for A320 Successor

travelandtourworld.com

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Vietnam Airlines Suspends Four Pilots After Dreamliner-A321 Taxi Collision in Hanoi On June 28, Vietnam Airlines grounded four pilots after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner clipped and severed the tail of an Airbus A321 at Noi Bai International Airport during taxi operations. Both aircraft sustained structural damage; no injuries were reported and authorities have opened an investigation.

2025-06-28T16:17:14.276875-07:00

Vietnam Airlines Suspends Four Pilots After Dreamliner-A321 Taxi Collision in Hanoi

Aviation Source

Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent Air France flight AF1462, an Airbus A220-300 on the Paris–Stockholm route, declared an emergency during its descent into Stockholm Arlanda Airport today. The crew requested priority landing clearance amid unspecified technical concerns, underscoring the critical importance of rapid in-flight contingency protocols.

2025-06-28T14:27:07.018463-07:00

Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent

Seapower Magazine

Airbus, Parry Labs Partner to Enhance USMC MQ-72C Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has teamed with Parry Labs to integrate advanced autonomy and mission systems into the US Marine Corps’ MQ-72C Aerial Logistics Connector, aiming to expand payload capacity, endurance and operational flexibility for contested resupply missions.

2025-06-27T12:43:15.257754-07:00

Airbus, Parry Labs Partner to Enhance USMC MQ-72C Unmanned Aerial Logistics Connector

The Air Current

Airbus deepens ties with Quantum Systems to integrate Ukraine-tested C2 capabilities Airbus has expanded its strategic partnership with German defense unicorn Quantum Systems, leveraging the UAV specialist’s operational experience in Ukraine to enhance its command-and-control solutions across contested environments. The cooperation aims to integrate advanced sensor data management and autonomous asset coordination to bolster situational awareness and interoperability.

2025-06-27T07:55:30.865564-07:00

Airbus deepens ties with Quantum Systems to integrate Ukraine-tested C2 capabilities

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Air Hong Kong retires final A300-600F, completes transition to all-A330F fleet Air Hong Kong has retired its last Airbus A300-600F, ending a seven-year renewal that leaves the carrier with a uniform fleet of 14 A330 freighters. The A330F brings a 7,400 km range and 25% higher payload versus its predecessor, plus reinforced floors and flexible loading for oversized consignments.

2025-06-26T23:06:20.155759-07:00

Air Hong Kong retires final A300-600F, completes transition to all-A330F fleet

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