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Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

Israel said an overnight strike destroyed an Airbus A340‑300 that had been used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israeli officials publicly identified the airframe as part of Iran’s state aviation assets; the announcement came March 16, 2026.

2026-03-17T00:45:06.678576-07:00

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

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China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

The War Zone

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad

2026-03-16T09:53:58.169778-07:00

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Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Israel said an overnight strike destroyed an Airbus A340‑300 that had been used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israeli officials publicly identified the airframe as part of Iran’s state aviation assets; the announcement came March 16, 2026.

2026-03-17T00:45:06.678576-07:00

Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

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France receives first A400M fitted with mid‑air refuelling pods France has received its first Airbus A400M transport fitted with underwing refuelling pods, advancing Paris's plan to field tanker‑capable tactical airlift. Airbus Defence and Space says it continues work on two key capabilities sought by France as the programme moves from modification trials toward operational deliveries.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.456908-07:00

France receives first A400M fitted with mid‑air refuelling pods

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China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review China Airlines has cut its commitments for Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft as it conducts a comprehensive fleet strategy review. The move signals a reassessment of capacity growth, delivery timing and fleet composition as the carrier re-evaluates order fulfilment and capital allocation.

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

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Spain tentatively selects Airbus to build SpainSat NG2 replacement, seeks ITU approval for 2030 launch The Spanish government and operator Hisdesat have tentatively selected Airbus to build a replacement for SpainSat NG2 and are pursuing ITU frequency coordination to enable a planned 2030 launch, advancing steps to restore national military satellite communications capability.

2026-03-16T10:19:32.428580-07:00

Spain tentatively selects Airbus to build SpainSat NG2 replacement, seeks ITU approval for 2030 launch

The War Zone

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad Israel says it destroyed an Iranian government Airbus A340‑300 — a VIP transport used by the late Ayatollah — parked at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport in a strike tied to the widening conflict. Israel says the hit degrades Iran’s government airlift and coordination; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-16T09:53:58.169778-07:00

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027 Atlas Air has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the type; first deliveries are scheduled in 2H 2027, bringing the A350F backlog to 101 and marking a break from Atlas’s all‑Boeing fleet.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

AeroTime

FCAS dispute deepens as Airbus warns there is 'no plan B' and Germany seeks alternatives A governance and leadership clash between Airbus and Dassault has intensified doubts over the tri‑national Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Airbus warned March 17 that 'there is no plan B' while Germany explores alternatives and Airbus Defence's CEO has endorsed twin‑fighter options, putting the programme's future in question.

2026-03-16T05:12:25.541351-07:00

FCAS dispute deepens as Airbus warns there is 'no plan B' and Germany seeks alternatives

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Maldives carrier BeOnd to introduce Airbus A321s in 2026 as it grows network BeOnd, the Maldives-based carrier, will introduce Airbus A321s into its fleet beginning in 2026 as it expands scheduled network operations. The larger single‑aisle type will support longer routes and higher capacity as the airline scales beyond its current island-focused services.

2026-03-15T22:55:36.144234-07:00

Maldives carrier BeOnd to introduce Airbus A321s in 2026 as it grows network

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Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad

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