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Brazil probe links H160 ditching to suspected fatigue failure in main-rotor component

Brazilian investigators released a sequence of events for the early-January ditching of an Airbus H160 off Brazil’s coast, identifying a suspected fatigue failure in a critical main-rotor component that likely led to loss of rotor function. Authorities have not yet reached a definitive conclusion on the fatigue mechanism.

2026-01-27T07:19:18.764983-08:00

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Airbus to launch first Pléiades Neo Next Earth‑observation satellite on Vega C in early 2028

2026-01-27T00:22:57.873593-08:00

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Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

2026-01-27T01:35:38.640892-08:00

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Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection

2026-01-26T11:25:24.889612-08:00

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Brazil probe links H160 ditching to suspected fatigue failure in main-rotor component Brazilian investigators released a sequence of events for the early-January ditching of an Airbus H160 off Brazil’s coast, identifying a suspected fatigue failure in a critical main-rotor component that likely led to loss of rotor function. Authorities have not yet reached a definitive conclusion on the fatigue mechanism.

2026-01-27T07:19:18.764983-08:00

Brazil probe links H160 ditching to suspected fatigue failure in main-rotor component

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Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025 In 2025 Airbus's A320 family surpassed Boeing's 737 in lifetime narrowbody deliveries, flipping the decades‑old single‑aisle leadership. The milestone came as Boeing logged stronger sales that year while Airbus maintained delivery momentum across its A320 production network.

2026-01-27T01:35:38.640892-08:00

Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

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Airbus to launch first Pléiades Neo Next Earth‑observation satellite on Vega C in early 2028 Airbus will loft the inaugural Pléiades Neo Next satellite from Europe’s Guiana Space Centre in Kourou in early 2028 aboard Avio’s Vega C. The mission begins a programme upgrade aimed at higher‑resolution imagery and expanded geospatial services for commercial and institutional users.

2026-01-27T00:22:57.873593-08:00

Airbus to launch first Pléiades Neo Next Earth‑observation satellite on Vega C in early 2028

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Airbus adds China’s Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to HPCplus Airbus has added China's Spacesail (Qianfan) low-Earth-orbit constellation to its HPCplus portfolio, positioning Spacesail as a native LEO option within the OEM's inflight-connectivity offering. The move opens the door to commercial talks with airlines about deploying Spacesail services on HPCplus-equipped airframes.

2026-01-26T18:59:54.299276-08:00

Airbus adds China’s Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to HPCplus

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Emirates renews five‑year operating leases on two A380s, underlining continued support for the superjumbo Emirates renewed operating leases on two Airbus A380s for a further five years, reinforcing the carrier's ongoing operational commitment to the superjumbo. The extensions preserve A380 capacity in Emirates' long‑haul network even as the airline pursues parallel fleet renewal activity.

2026-01-26T14:15:54.320460-08:00

Emirates renews five‑year operating leases on two A380s, underlining continued support for the superjumbo

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Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection On 24 January a Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) arriving from Manila suffered a tailstrike during a very-low go-around at Changi Airport, touched down safely on a second approach and has been grounded and parked for inspection as authorities investigate damage.

2026-01-26T11:25:24.889612-08:00

Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection

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Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share Airbus Helicopters recorded 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025 from 205 customers across 50 countries and delivered 392 aircraft, claiming 51% of the civil and public-service market and 50% of the medium twin segment — a performance underscored by Spain’s 100-aircraft procurement.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

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Boeing's 72% delivery surge to ~600 aircraft drives uneven 2025 split with Airbus; Spirit AeroSystems shares supply pain In 2025 Boeing increased commercial deliveries about 72% to roughly 600 aircraft, giving it a clear sales bump while Airbus confronted its own production and demand headwinds. Aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems faced shared manufacturing and financial strains, even as Seattle saw a local 'Trump effect' sales boost.

2026-01-26T07:55:18.674593-08:00

Boeing's 72% delivery surge to ~600 aircraft drives uneven 2025 split with Airbus; Spirit AeroSystems shares supply pain

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Brazil probe links H160 ditching to suspected fatigue failure in main-rotor component

Airbus to launch first Pléiades Neo Next Earth‑observation satellite on Vega C in early 2028

Airbus overtakes Boeing in lifetime narrowbody deliveries as A320 surpasses 737 in 2025

Singapore Airlines A350-900 (9V-SHW) suffers tailstrike during go-around at Changi; grounded for inspection

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