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Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX

US startup Magnifica Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321‑200NX, ch‑aviation reports. The aircraft—Magnifica's first A321‑200NX—serves as the opening unit in the carrier's planned narrowbody fleet build, delivered this month to support regulatory and commercial preparations to commence scheduled operations.

2026-02-23T11:14:25.252997-08:00

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Airbus unveils two rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC: advanced conventional medium‑lift and high‑speed compound

2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00

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British Airways leaks A380 seat map as retrofit programme hits scrutiny

2026-02-23T05:45:47.813274-08:00

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Qantas receives fourth Airbus A321XLR (VH‑OGD) as long‑range narrowbody fleet grows

2026-02-23T02:54:27.063572-08:00

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Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX US startup Magnifica Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321‑200NX, ch‑aviation reports. The aircraft—Magnifica's first A321‑200NX—serves as the opening unit in the carrier's planned narrowbody fleet build, delivered this month to support regulatory and commercial preparations to commence scheduled operations.

2026-02-23T11:14:25.252997-08:00

Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX

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Airbus unveils two rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC: advanced conventional medium‑lift and high‑speed compound Airbus Helicopters has presented two rotorcraft concepts to meet NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC): an upgraded "high‑performance" conventional medium‑lift helicopter and a novel high‑speed compound design derived from its X3 and Racer demonstrators. The proposal prioritises speed, interoperability and lifecycle sustainability for NATO medium‑lift replacement.

2026-02-23T06:33:40.511162-08:00

Airbus unveils two rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC: advanced conventional medium‑lift and high‑speed compound

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways leaks A380 seat map as retrofit programme hits scrutiny British Airways leaked the seat map for its reconfigured Airbus A380, revealing significant layout changes and raising questions about the refit programme's execution and rollout. The disclosure spotlights potential passenger‑experience, capacity and implementation issues as the airline progresses with cabin modifications.

2026-02-23T05:45:47.813274-08:00

British Airways leaks A380 seat map as retrofit programme hits scrutiny

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Qantas receives fourth Airbus A321XLR (VH‑OGD) as long‑range narrowbody fleet grows Qantas took delivery of its fourth Airbus A321XLR, VH‑OGD "Bibbulmun Track," arriving in Brisbane on Feb 21–22 after a ferry from Airbus Hamburg via Bangkok. The aircraft will enter commercial service this week, expanding the carrier's long‑range narrowbody capability.

2026-02-23T02:54:27.063572-08:00

Qantas receives fourth Airbus A321XLR (VH‑OGD) as long‑range narrowbody fleet grows

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Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada A short briefing outlines essential pilot skills and training practices to reduce the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), emphasizing situational awareness, approach discipline and terrain-avoidance procedures. Separately, Airbus says there is potential demand for its H175 helicopter in Canada.

2026-02-21T16:25:46.796379-08:00

Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada

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Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans Ural Airlines says it will extend the service life of its Airbus A320‑family jets, but Airbus has publicly refused to support or endorse any life‑extension work by Russian operators. The split raises immediate questions about OEM airworthiness data, certification backing and access to spares for aging A320s.

2026-02-20T08:20:06.531919-08:00

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

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H160M Guépard prototype logs 72+ flight hours as flight testing progresses Airbus Helicopters says the first H160M Guépard prototype has logged more than 72 flight hours, reporting “very happy” behaviour during flight-testing. The milestone advances validation of the militarised H160 variant as the programme moves toward expanded test envelopes and further development activities.

2026-02-20T07:20:01.520526-08:00

H160M Guépard prototype logs 72+ flight hours as flight testing progresses

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H160 hits 50% civil-category share after 30 orders as 2025 helicopter deliveries total 938 ($4.7B); AW139 leads with 47 units Airbus Helicopters rates 2025 a “turning point” after 30 H160 orders that the programme head says represent roughly 50% of the civil market in its category. GAMA reports 938 civilian helicopter deliveries in 2025 worth $4.7 billion, with Leonardo's AW139 the top seller at 47 units.

2026-02-20T06:06:16.564280-08:00

H160 hits 50% civil-category share after 30 orders as 2025 helicopter deliveries total 938 ($4.7B); AW139 leads with 47 units

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Magnifica Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321-200NX

Airbus unveils two rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC: advanced conventional medium‑lift and high‑speed compound

British Airways leaks A380 seat map as retrofit programme hits scrutiny

Qantas receives fourth Airbus A321XLR (VH‑OGD) as long‑range narrowbody fleet grows

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