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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

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Qantas rolls out Economy Plus paid premium across 737, A220 and A321XLR; expanding to A330

2026-02-02T10:43:06.930075-08:00

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Singapore launches national space agency as ST Engineering and Airbus plan SAR constellation

2026-02-02T05:58:35.971687-08:00

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Airbus Helicopters opens regional logistics hub in Singapore to speed APAC parts, AOG and MRO support

2026-02-02T00:34:17.993193-08:00

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

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Qantas rolls out Economy Plus paid premium across 737, A220 and A321XLR; expanding to A330 Qantas begins selling and deploying its paid 'Economy Plus' extra‑legroom product in early February 2026, with bookings opening Feb. 2 and the cabin entering service on Boeing 737s, Airbus A220s and A321XLRs from Feb. 6. The carrier is also extending the product to its A330 fleet.

2026-02-02T10:43:06.930075-08:00

Qantas rolls out Economy Plus paid premium across 737, A220 and A321XLR; expanding to A330

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Lufthansa Technik delivers ACJ319neo VIP completion with Gogo Galileo and OneWeb Lufthansa Technik has handed over a VIP-configured Airbus ACJ319neo after completing the cabin outfitting, equipping the corporate jet with Gogo Galileo connectivity and OneWeb satellite service. The delivery highlights MRO-led completions pairing premium interiors with multi-network broadband for business aviation.

2026-02-02T09:34:34.870197-08:00

Lufthansa Technik delivers ACJ319neo VIP completion with Gogo Galileo and OneWeb

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Singapore launches national space agency as ST Engineering and Airbus plan SAR constellation Singapore will stand up a national space agency on April 1 as ST Engineering unveils a roadmap to design and build satellites domestically and deploy a four-satellite synthetic-aperture radar LEO constellation by 2027, partnering with Airbus and integrating geospatial services with advanced digital technologies.

2026-02-02T05:58:35.971687-08:00

Singapore launches national space agency as ST Engineering and Airbus plan SAR constellation

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A321XLR — Data‑driven analysis of market impact and operational economics A data-driven analysis of the Airbus A321XLR’s market impact and operational economics, quantifying how the extra‑long‑range single-aisle reshapes route economics, fleet utilization and per-seat costs for operators, and where the type delivers the most commercial advantage across short‑to‑long haul networks.

2026-02-02T04:38:01.329617-08:00

A321XLR — Data‑driven analysis of market impact and operational economics

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Airbus Helicopters opens regional logistics hub in Singapore to speed APAC parts, AOG and MRO support Airbus Helicopters has opened a regional logistics hub in Singapore to expand its Asia‑Pacific support footprint. The centre will streamline the supply chain and speed parts, AOG and MRO support across 21 countries and territories, delivering faster, more reliable parts distribution to customers.

2026-02-02T00:34:17.993193-08:00

Airbus Helicopters opens regional logistics hub in Singapore to speed APAC parts, AOG and MRO support

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SAF and new‑aircraft shortages threaten aviation’s net‑zero push; ICAO calls for cooperative sourcing Shortages of fuel‑efficient new aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are squeezing supply, lifting supplier margins and threatening aviation's net‑zero 2050 goal, IATA warned. ICAO urged cooperative global action—warning against treating developing states as feedstock suppliers—while IATA’s resolution is driving SAF investment and certification momentum.

2026-02-02T00:18:52.294151-08:00

SAF and new‑aircraft shortages threaten aviation’s net‑zero push; ICAO calls for cooperative sourcing

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AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets AirAsia (AK), based at Kuala Lumpur International, is reportedly finalising a deal to acquire roughly 100 Airbus A220s — the carrier's first regional jets. The purchase would add a new aircraft type to AirAsia's fleet and expand its short‑haul capacity across its network.

2026-02-01T20:22:36.216118-08:00

AirAsia nears deal to buy about 100 Airbus A220s — its first regional jets

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Qantas rolls out Economy Plus paid premium across 737, A220 and A321XLR; expanding to A330

Singapore launches national space agency as ST Engineering and Airbus plan SAR constellation

Airbus Helicopters opens regional logistics hub in Singapore to speed APAC parts, AOG and MRO support

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