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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing as it rejects a United merger

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier did “the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines before dropping the idea, calling it a “non-starter.” In the same shareholder discussion, Isom confirmed an RFP for new long-haul widebodies is out to Airbus and Boeing as American defines its next widebody fleet.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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Airbus Defence and Space launches Germany sovereign space intelligence consortium with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and HP

2026-06-10T04:28:46.141552-07:00

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate Airbus (toulouse) recorded 357 net new orders in May 2026, adding to its recent momentum as the market weighs delivery schedules and production ramp constraints. The update points to demand staying resilient even as Airbus continues to manage throughput and supply-chain friction.

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing as it rejects a United merger American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the carrier did “the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines before dropping the idea, calling it a “non-starter.” In the same shareholder discussion, Isom confirmed an RFP for new long-haul widebodies is out to Airbus and Boeing as American defines its next widebody fleet.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing as it rejects a United merger

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London City City Airport A320neo-derivative operations plan draws noise and emissions pushback A revised proposal to enable A320-200N operations at London City has faced opposition from the London Assembly environment committee. The committee cited concerns around noise, emissions, and potential impacts on nearby residents as it challenges the airport’s path to expanding narrowbody utilization.

2026-06-10T10:27:23.112025-07:00

London City City Airport A320neo-derivative operations plan draws noise and emissions pushback

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At ILA Berlin 2026, Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm “loyal wingman” UCAV concept and expands uncrewed portfolio with autonomous CC Airbus Defence and Space unveiled the uncrewed U760 Ravenstorm “loyal wingman” UCAV concept at ILA Berlin 2026, displaying a full-scale mock-up. The company also highlighted its autonomous U145 and U760 Ravenstorm platforms as crewed-aircraft “teaming” assets, and pitched an expanded UAV offering including an uncrewed H145M/U145 helicopter platform in its CCA push.

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At ILA Berlin 2026, Airbus debuts U760 Ravenstorm “loyal wingman” UCAV concept and expands uncrewed portfolio with autonomous CC

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Alta Ares raises €50m to scale AI-guided counter-drone interceptors, eyes Airbus partnership French defense startup Alta Ares has raised €50 million led by Air Street Capital to scale production of its X-Lock and Black Bird counter-drone interceptors. Fundraising follows a 2024 launch and comes alongside an announced agreement with Airbus, positioning the company to expand industrial capacity for AI-guided drone interception.

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Alta Ares raises €50m to scale AI-guided counter-drone interceptors, eyes Airbus partnership

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easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, led by an A321neo easyJet has received its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft at Airbus’ Hamburg site, celebrating the milestone with the delivery of an A321neo (reg. G-ZXIA). The handover brings easyJet’s Airbus-only fleet to 359 aircraft, with the latest-generation narrowbody now accounting for over a quarter of the group’s capacity.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

easyJet takes delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in Hamburg, led by an A321neo

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Airbus Defence and Space launches Germany sovereign space intelligence consortium with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and HP Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a German industry team—Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and High Performance Space Structure Systems—to collaborate on a satellite-based Earth-observation and ISR solution. The consortium is positioned to deliver autonomous capability by combining RF and EO/IR, including SAR and thermal IR sensing.

2026-06-10T04:28:46.141552-07:00

Airbus Defence and Space launches Germany sovereign space intelligence consortium with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and HP

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing as it rejects a United merger

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

Airbus Defence and Space launches Germany sovereign space intelligence consortium with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and HP

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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