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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

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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

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

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IndiGo adds stop on Istanbul route as it awaits A321-200NY (XLR) deliveries; launches hiring drive

2026-02-19T19:46:16.683274-08:00

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Airbus posts strong FY2025 results as engine shortages curb A320neo handovers

2026-02-19T07:33:24.479694-08:00

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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

Bloomberg

Germany denies talks to buy additional F-35s amid FCAS uncertainty Berlin denied media reports it was negotiating to purchase F-35s beyond an existing 35-aircraft order. The clarification follows reporting that delays and doubts over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme have prompted renewed scrutiny of Germany's near-term fighter plans.

2026-02-20T00:06:23.027940-08:00

Germany denies talks to buy additional F-35s amid FCAS uncertainty

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IndiGo adds stop on Istanbul route as it awaits A321-200NY (XLR) deliveries; launches hiring drive IndiGo is adding a technical stop on its Istanbul service and recalibrating operations at Istanbul Airport while it awaits delivery of Airbus A321-200NY (XLR) aircraft and the return of two wet‑leased aircraft. The carrier has also launched a recruitment drive to address crew shortfalls during the fleet transition.

2026-02-19T19:46:16.683274-08:00

IndiGo adds stop on Istanbul route as it awaits A321-200NY (XLR) deliveries; launches hiring drive

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GOL reserves registrations for seven Airbus A330-900neo aircraft GOL Linhas Aéreas has reserved aircraft registrations for seven Airbus A330-900neo widebodies, a regulatory step the carrier says could presage future incorporation of A330neos into its fleet. The filings are a concrete signal of potential long‑haul, twin‑aisle capability for the Brazilian airline.

2026-02-19T09:16:09.319732-08:00

GOL reserves registrations for seven Airbus A330-900neo aircraft

CNBC

Airbus stock falls on weak 2026 delivery guidance; analysts remain constructive Airbus shares slipped after management set conservative 2026 delivery guidance, stoking investor concern over near‑term production momentum. Analysts say the reaction reflects short‑term execution risks but they still favour Airbus for its market position, strong backlog and cash‑generation outlook.

2026-02-19T08:55:46.277914-08:00

Airbus stock falls on weak 2026 delivery guidance; analysts remain constructive

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Airbus posts strong FY2025 results as engine shortages curb A320neo handovers Airbus closed FY2025 with €73.4bn in revenue and roughly one‑third higher profits, but said Pratt & Whitney engine shortages are constraining A320neo handovers and have pushed its 75-aircraft-per-month production target beyond year-end 2027. Defence & Space revenue rose 11% while Space Systems grew 16.2% and returned to profit.

2026-02-19T07:33:24.479694-08:00

Airbus posts strong FY2025 results as engine shortages curb A320neo handovers

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

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

IndiGo adds stop on Istanbul route as it awaits A321-200NY (XLR) deliveries; launches hiring drive

Airbus posts strong FY2025 results as engine shortages curb A320neo handovers

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