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Germany and France reportedly end joint FCAS after Airbus–Dassault industrial deadlock

Berlin and Paris have reportedly shelved plans for a shared Future Combat Air System (FCAS) combat-jet effort after Airbus and Dassault failed to resolve an industrial dispute. The programme, framed as a Eurofighter and Rafale successor, is described as effectively terminated despite suggestions that parts of the work may continue under different terms.

2026-06-08T07:56:25.032110-07:00

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IndiGo maps FY30 expansion: 550+ fleet, 200M passengers/year and 3,000 daily departures by 2030; A350-900 long-haul dual-class f

2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters launches uncrewed U145 autonomous helicopter based on the H145 platform; first flight targeted for end-2026 w

2026-06-08T01:13:18.943116-07:00

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Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, resuming after an eight-year gap

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

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Germany and France reportedly end joint FCAS after Airbus–Dassault industrial deadlock Berlin and Paris have reportedly shelved plans for a shared Future Combat Air System (FCAS) combat-jet effort after Airbus and Dassault failed to resolve an industrial dispute. The programme, framed as a Eurofighter and Rafale successor, is described as effectively terminated despite suggestions that parts of the work may continue under different terms.

2026-06-08T07:56:25.032110-07:00

Germany and France reportedly end joint FCAS after Airbus–Dassault industrial deadlock

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IndiGo maps FY30 expansion: 550+ fleet, 200M passengers/year and 3,000 daily departures by 2030; A350-900 long-haul dual-class f IndiGo says it targets a 550-aircraft fleet and ~200 million passengers annually by 2030, scaling to about 3,000 average daily departures despite only single-digit capacity growth forecast for 2027. The carrier is also planning dual-class cabins on its long-haul jets, with Airbus A350-900 deliveries expected from 2027/2028.

2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00

IndiGo maps FY30 expansion: 550+ fleet, 200M passengers/year and 3,000 daily departures by 2030; A350-900 long-haul dual-class f

Inflight Online

Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, resuming after an eight-year gap Delta has restarted service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong with a daily nonstop operated by the Airbus A350-900, beginning June 6, 2026. The relaunch adds 3,850 weekly seats and uses a full A350 cabin line-up—restoring Delta’s primary West Coast link to one of Asia’s key markets.

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, resuming after an eight-year gap

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Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries Shenzhen Airlines is advancing a second-round capital increase, with Air China as a key supporter. The carrier’s backing is tied to delivery of five Airbus A350-900s, reinforcing how widebody aircraft supply is being used to underwrite balance-sheet and fleet plans in China.

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

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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 Helicopters launches uncrewed U145 autonomous helicopter based on the H145 platform; first flight targeted for end-2026 w Airbus Helicopters has formally introduced the U145, an uncrewed, autonomous variant of its H145 light-twin. The company targets a first flight later this year and positions the programme for early-2030s service entry, framing the aircraft for cargo supply operations and broader missions including military roles such as scouting, surveillance, and crewed-uncrewed teaming.

2026-06-08T01:13:18.943116-07:00

Airbus Helicopters launches uncrewed U145 autonomous helicopter based on the H145 platform; first flight targeted for end-2026 w

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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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Germany and France reportedly end joint FCAS after Airbus–Dassault industrial deadlock

IndiGo maps FY30 expansion: 550+ fleet, 200M passengers/year and 3,000 daily departures by 2030; A350-900 long-haul dual-class f

Airbus Helicopters launches uncrewed U145 autonomous helicopter based on the H145 platform; first flight targeted for end-2026 w

Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong nonstop with Airbus A350-900, resuming after an eight-year gap

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