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Airbus and Boeing remain ahead of 2024 delivery pace, but year-end targets tighten

Airbus and Boeing’s August reports show both manufacturers ahead of their delivery totals at the same point last year. Boeing delivered 51 aircraft during the month, including 41 737 MAXs, bringing its year-to-date total to 418, while slower 787 deliveries underscored the challenge of sustaining momentum through year-end.

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Airbus and Boeing remain ahead of 2024 delivery pace, but year-end targets tighten

Airbus and Boeing’s August reports show both manufacturers ahead of their delivery totals at the same point last year. Boeing delivered 51 aircraft during the month, including 41 737 MAXs, bringing its year-to-date total to 418, while slower 787 deliveries underscored the challenge of sustaining momentum through year-end.

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Airbus cuts China’s 20-year single-aisle forecast by 470 aircraft as high-speed rail gains share

Airbus now expects China to require 470 fewer new single-aisle aircraft over the next 20 years than previously forecast, citing the expanding high-speed rail network’s growing competition with domestic air travel. The revision highlights rail’s increasing influence on airline fleet demand and network planning in the world’s largest aviation growth market.

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Lufthansa advances AeroSHARK certification for Airbus A330 widebodies

Lufthansa Technik has entered the final certification phase for AeroSHARK, a drag-reducing surface film inspired by shark skin, on Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft. A Discover Airlines A330-300 is expected to become the first Airbus widebody modified with the technology, following its use on Boeing 777s.

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Airlines map new long-haul routes around the Airbus A321XLR

United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada are among the North American carriers preparing significant A321XLR deployments next year, as airlines globally shape new long-haul routes around Airbus’ narrowbody. The emerging network plans will show where the aircraft’s range and capacity create viable alternatives to widebody service.

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Air Cairo places first direct Airbus order for 15 A320neos

Egyptian airline Air Cairo has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The purchase marks the EgyptAir sister airline’s first direct order for the narrowbody type as it expands its fleet.

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easyJet faces at least $72 million lawsuit over six Airbus aircraft abandoned after sanctions-related lease terminations

An Irish unit of Russian state-owned aircraft lessor GTLK is suing easyJet for at least $72 million, alleging the British airline unlawfully abandoned six Airbus aircraft after terminating their leases in response to sanctions, the Financial Times reported. The case highlights the legal and financial exposure surrounding sanctioned aircraft assets.

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