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Tata and Airbus complete maiden flight of India-assembled Airbus C295 for IAF delivery

The first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft assembled in India has completed its maiden test flight from the Tata-Airbus Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat. The milestone brings the programme closer to delivery to the Indian Air Force, following local manufacturing at the joint facility.

2026-06-11T01:57:33.989104-07:00

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KLM accelerates A330-200 retirement but CEO vents over delayed Airbus A350 freighters

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

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Wizz Air ends talks to transfer its A321XLRs, keeping all 11 for its own European network

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

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Team Gen 6 forms at ILA Berlin as Spanish-backed alternative push after FCAS fallout

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

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KLM accelerates A330-200 retirement but CEO vents over delayed Airbus A350 freighters KLM CEO Marjan Rintel said Airbus A350 freighter delivery delays are forcing KLM Cargo to keep operating older Boeing 747F aircraft longer than planned, adding long-run pressure on manufacturers’ delivery discipline. In parallel, KLM plans to retire its Airbus A330-200 fleet faster as its first Airbus A350 passenger jet arrives in August or September.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM accelerates A330-200 retirement but CEO vents over delayed Airbus A350 freighters

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Tata and Airbus complete maiden flight of India-assembled Airbus C295 for IAF delivery The first Airbus C295 military transport aircraft assembled in India has completed its maiden test flight from the Tata-Airbus Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Gujarat. The milestone brings the programme closer to delivery to the Indian Air Force, following local manufacturing at the joint facility.

2026-06-11T01:57:33.989104-07:00

Tata and Airbus complete maiden flight of India-assembled Airbus C295 for IAF delivery

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Wizz Air ends talks to transfer its A321XLRs, keeping all 11 for its own European network Wizz Air will retain all 11 Airbus A321XLRs and deploy them on routes in its own network, abandoning plans to transfer the aircraft to other operators. The decision reframes the A321XLR as a growth lever alongside Wizz Air’s standard A321neo fleet.

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

Wizz Air ends talks to transfer its A321XLRs, keeping all 11 for its own European network

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Wizz Air opts to retain all A321XLRs as it ends discussions on transfer

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

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Team Gen 6 forms at ILA Berlin as Spanish-backed alternative push after FCAS fallout Eight German defense and aerospace firms signed a “Team Gen 6” positioning paper at ILA Berlin, aiming to drive a sixth-generation combat-aircraft effort after FCAS’s defeat. Airbus, Indra and others say Spain should pursue an alternative based on Eurofighter continuity, swarming drones and a combat-cloud approach, leveraging cross-border industrial help.

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

Team Gen 6 forms at ILA Berlin as Spanish-backed alternative push after FCAS fallout

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Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms Rheinmetall-ICEYE Space Solutions is extending its mandate from SAR radar data to coordinating Germany’s ISR satellite network, linking the JV with partners focused on high-resolution optical and thermal imaging. In parallel, Airbus has announced an ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr and others, reinforcing a “sovereign” German-led ISR architecture across RF and EO/IR payloads.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate Airbus (toulouse) recorded 357 net new orders in May 2026, adding to its recent momentum as the market weighs delivery schedules and production ramp constraints. The update points to demand staying resilient even as Airbus continues to manage throughput and supply-chain friction.

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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Tata and Airbus complete maiden flight of India-assembled Airbus C295 for IAF delivery

KLM accelerates A330-200 retirement but CEO vents over delayed Airbus A350 freighters

Wizz Air ends talks to transfer its A321XLRs, keeping all 11 for its own European network

Team Gen 6 forms at ILA Berlin as Spanish-backed alternative push after FCAS fallout

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