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Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 11 H145 helicopters for the Czech Police, replacing an existing H135 fleet. The deal underscores continued demand for the H145-class light twin as operators modernize police missions and standardize on a common rotorcraft platform.

2026-06-22T10:41:53.339558-07:00

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AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

2026-06-22T05:54:39.329982-07:00

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Croatia A220-300 investigation: runway excursion after near–V1 takeoff, with winds initially within limits

2026-06-21T22:54:14.228901-07:00

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 11 H145 helicopters for the Czech Police, replacing an existing H135 fleet. The deal underscores continued demand for the H145-class light twin as operators modernize police missions and standardize on a common rotorcraft platform.

2026-06-22T10:41:53.339558-07:00

Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

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AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed AirAsia Group is phasing out up to 12 of its oldest Airbus A320s this year while expecting additional A321LR deliveries in 2027. The group has also cancelled its order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft with Airbus confirming the AirAsia X cancellation. Separately, AirAsia has postponed plans to launch London service via a new Bahrain hub until at least August or September amid Middle East conflict disruption.

2026-06-22T05:54:39.329982-07:00

AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

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Croatia A220-300 investigation: runway excursion after near–V1 takeoff, with winds initially within limits Preliminary findings from Croatian investigators say winds were within limits before an Airbus A220-300 departing Split began drifting at high speed and nearly reached V1 decision speed. The aircraft ultimately suffered a runway excursion that damaged the twinjet, after the crew changed the runway to avoid a tailwind.

2026-06-21T22:54:14.228901-07:00

Croatia A220-300 investigation: runway excursion after near–V1 takeoff, with winds initially within limits

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 runway excursion in Split: AIN publishes investigation report Croatia’s aviation accident and incident investigation agency, AIN, has released its findings into a Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 event at Split Airport on 16 May 2026, when the aircraft overran during a runway excursion. The report follows an investigation into the circumstances and contributing factors.

2026-06-21T22:54:14.228901-07:00

Croatia Airlines A220-300 runway excursion in Split: AIN publishes investigation report

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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RCAF takes delivery of first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) helicopter for Future Aircrew Training; deliveries continue through 2028 The Royal Canadian Air Force has received the first Airbus H135 trainer, designated CT-153 Juno, to serve as a modern twin-engine rotorcraft training platform under the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The aircraft is fitted with the Airbus Helionix avionics suite and is being supplied via SkyAlyne, with remaining deliveries scheduled through 2028.

2026-06-21T02:08:24.254912-07:00

RCAF takes delivery of first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) helicopter for Future Aircrew Training; deliveries continue through 2028

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Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 is nearing certification and is positioned to challenge the Airbus A321neo. Updated fuel-efficiency performance signals Boeing’s intent to use operating-cost advantages to strengthen its commercial offer and move into pricing pressure against Airbus in the single-aisle segment.

2026-06-19T09:26:39.733470-07:00

Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 nears certification, with new fuel-efficiency data aimed at pressuring Airbus A321neo pricing

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Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output Airbus Helicopters’ new chief said the unit is confident it can deliver 120 light-twin helicopters this year, with plans to double output over the longer term. The H145 is positioned as the “biggest step,” signaling where ramp momentum is expected to come from.

2026-06-19T07:38:16.648808-07:00

Airbus Helicopters chief targets 120 H145-class light twins this year, aiming to double output

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Airbus Helicopters books contract for 11 Czech Police H145 light twins to replace H135 fleet

AirAsia accelerates fleet renewal: older A320 retirements, A330-900 order cancelled and Bahrain hub launch delayed

Croatia A220-300 investigation: runway excursion after near–V1 takeoff, with winds initially within limits

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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