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Airbus' new commercial CEO pledges A350 production lift, backs larger A220 as 2025 deliveries reach 793 and backlog tops 8,754

Airbus' incoming commercial-division CEO said he will prioritise higher production rates — including increased A350 throughput — and supports development of a larger A220 variant. The comments coincide with Airbus delivering 793 aircraft in 2025 and closing the year with a record 8,754-aircraft backlog driven by the A320 family and widebodies.

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

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Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, seizes 51% civil market and roughly 50% medium‑twin share

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

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

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

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ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

2026-01-25T19:32:03.004078-08:00

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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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Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, seizes 51% civil market and roughly 50% medium‑twin share Airbus Helicopters reported 544 gross (536 net) orders from 205 customers in 50 countries in 2025, delivered 392 aircraft, and says it captured 51% of the civil/public‑service market and about 50% of the medium‑twin segment, supported by major defence wins including Spain’s 100‑ship purchase.

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

Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, seizes 51% civil market and roughly 50% medium‑twin share

FlightGlobal

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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Airbus' new commercial CEO pledges A350 production lift, backs larger A220 as 2025 deliveries reach 793 and backlog tops 8,754 Airbus' incoming commercial-division CEO said he will prioritise higher production rates — including increased A350 throughput — and supports development of a larger A220 variant. The comments coincide with Airbus delivering 793 aircraft in 2025 and closing the year with a record 8,754-aircraft backlog driven by the A320 family and widebodies.

2026-01-26T07:47:19.116015-08:00

Airbus' new commercial CEO pledges A350 production lift, backs larger A220 as 2025 deliveries reach 793 and backlog tops 8,754

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Rheinmetall and OHB eye sovereign LEO comms constellation for German military; Airbus competing Rheinmetall is in talks with Bremen-based satellite manufacturer OHB to form a German joint venture to build a secure low-Earth-orbit communications constellation for the Bundeswehr. The proposal — pitched as a sovereign, military-grade 'Starlink' — has attracted Airbus interest and sent OHB shares up more than 35%.

2026-01-26T00:41:24.408792-08:00

Rheinmetall and OHB eye sovereign LEO comms constellation for German military; Airbus competing

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Air Niugini to debut A220-300s on international Australia routes in Q1 2026 Air Niugini will deploy its newly inducted Airbus A220-300s on international services to Australia in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances. The Port Moresby-based carrier plans to introduce the type onto its short‑haul international network once approvals are finalised.

2026-01-25T20:34:12.798775-08:00

Air Niugini to debut A220-300s on international Australia routes in Q1 2026

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Hainan Airlines — Route network and fleet update Operator News round-up detailing Hainan Airlines’ route network changes and strategic fleet developments, including aircraft orders, deliveries and retirement plans. Also covers related market moves—start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers and partnerships—that could influence the carrier’s capacity and network footprint over the near term.

2026-01-25T20:15:07.212402-08:00

Hainan Airlines — Route network and fleet update

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ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation after a tool was discovered inside the left wing of a Qantas Airbus A380. The inquiry will examine whether maintenance processes or procedural controls failed, and assess implications for A380 fleet safety and operator oversight.

2026-01-25T19:32:03.004078-08:00

ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

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Airbus' new commercial CEO pledges A350 production lift, backs larger A220 as 2025 deliveries reach 793 and backlog tops 8,754

Airbus Helicopters books 544 orders in 2025, seizes 51% civil market and roughly 50% medium‑twin share

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

ATSB opens probe into maintenance lapse after tool found in Qantas A380 left wing

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