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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s, aligning the carrier’s fleet expansion with the dynamics of its low-cost carrier (LCC) merger. The additional narrowbody capacity signals how the airline is positioning its network and throughput ahead of post-merger operations.

2026-05-06T16:46:12.883985-07:00

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SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback

2026-05-06T14:25:15.530771-07:00

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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00

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IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

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US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft Mahan Air’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 airframes have been destroyed in US attacks on Iran, according to the report. The loss of widebody state/flag assets underscores how the US–Iran fight is directly damaging aircraft used in regional travel and lift.

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity South Korea’s Jin Air plans to add five Airbus A321s, aligning the carrier’s fleet expansion with the dynamics of its low-cost carrier (LCC) merger. The additional narrowbody capacity signals how the airline is positioning its network and throughput ahead of post-merger operations.

2026-05-06T16:46:12.883985-07:00

Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

Space Intel Report

SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback The SME4Space association says European governments should safeguard competition as a proposed merger combining Airbus Space, Thales Alenia Space and Leonardo Space (“Bromo”) faces stakeholder scrutiny. The report notes labor unions and competitors have shown surprisingly limited negative reaction to date—potentially shaping how political and regulatory momentum develops.

2026-05-06T14:25:15.530771-07:00

SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback

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IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has finished major structural modifications on its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion prototype, including changes to accommodate the forward cargo door. The program now moves into ground and flight testing, with certification expected by the end of the year and a maiden flight in the coming weeks.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar

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Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU Airbus will provide technical support, training and advisory services to Nigeria under a new memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation sector. The agreement positions Airbus to support capability-building beyond aircraft sales, focusing on operational and workforce development.

2026-05-06T03:15:47.712390-07:00

Airbus signs Nigeria aviation-sector support MOU

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Airbus readies the first three Spanish Air Force C295 MSA-W airframes for imminent maiden flights Airbus Defence and Space has progressed Spain’s first C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) programme to flight-readiness, showing three completed C295W MSA-W airframes at its Seville facility after ground test completion and final painting. The aircraft are being readied for delivery and initial missions with the Ejercito del Aire y del Espacio.

2026-05-05T13:22:27.240547-07:00

Airbus readies the first three Spanish Air Force C295 MSA-W airframes for imminent maiden flights

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KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order KLM Cityhopper is evaluating a new order for 25 regional jets, with Embraer’s E2 family and Airbus’s A220 both in contention, according to managing director Maarten Koopmans. The decision will determine fleet commonality for the carrier’s regional arm and shape near-term delivery and operating economics.

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00

KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

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DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3 DART Aerospace has received an extended FAA STC for its DART Cable Cutter Kit on Airbus Helicopters H145 and BK117D3 configurations. The certification broadens the approved installation envelope for the system intended to improve helicopter safety during wire strike events and supports additional certified upgrade pathways.

2026-05-05T12:11:51.801301-07:00

DART Aerospace extends FAA approval for Cable Cutter kit on Airbus H145/BK117D3

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Jin Air to add five Airbus A321s as South Korea’s LCC merger reshapes capacity

SME4Space urges EU protection on competition as “Bromo” space merger draws muted labor pushback

KLM Cityhopper weighs Embraer E2 vs Airbus A220 for 25-aircraft regional jet order

IAI completes primary structural work on first Airbus A330-300 P2F prototype, entering ground/flight test with certification tar

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