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SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead while police said he was under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe linked to an Airbus aircraft purchase. The probe centers on a reported $16 million payment for 10 Airbus planes in a corruption case involving a $2.3 billion deal.

2026-05-08T16:19:34.351909-07:00

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Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada

2026-05-08T14:58:05.917956-07:00

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

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Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

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SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead while police said he was under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe linked to an Airbus aircraft purchase. The probe centers on a reported $16 million payment for 10 Airbus planes in a corruption case involving a $2.3 billion deal.

2026-05-08T16:19:34.351909-07:00

SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

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Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada Tunisair has obtained approval to conduct wet-leased Airbus A330 operations to Canada, enabling the carrier to bring additional widebody capacity onto the transatlantic market without waiting for aircraft already in its own fleet. The clearance supports a faster route and capacity rollout via leasing.

2026-05-08T14:58:05.917956-07:00

Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada

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BlueRoom Simulations, Airbus Helicopters sign MoU for mixed-reality HEMS training BlueRoom Simulations has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Australia Pacific and Airbus Helicopters to explore mixed-reality training solutions for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), including a collaboration framed for RotorTech 2026. The effort targets training content and immersive delivery for rotorcraft medical missions.

2026-05-08T09:30:57.020369-07:00

BlueRoom Simulations, Airbus Helicopters sign MoU for mixed-reality HEMS training

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American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries American Airlines is trimming its Airbus A321XLR purchase by 20%, alongside a plan to raise more than $1.14 billion through aircraft-backed bond issuance. Proceeds are earmarked to fund 17 new aircraft purchases (and over 30 new planes in total), tightening fleet expansion while preserving financial discipline.

2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

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Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG) Emirates has unveiled a new Airbus A380 exterior livery featuring a large, redesigned UAE flag across the fuselage, shown on aircraft A6-EVG. The carrier positions the design as a statement of UAE pride and cohesion, updating its look on one of its signature A380s.

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

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FlyOne Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo jets during French President Macron’s Armenia state visit FlyOne Armenia has signed an order for two Airbus A321neo aircraft in conjunction with French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Armenia. The carrier said the move supports fleet expansion and improved operational efficiency, but it did not disclose any delivery timeline. It also marks FlyOne Armenia’s first direct Airbus order.

2026-05-07T23:50:10.989151-07:00

FlyOne Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo jets during French President Macron’s Armenia state visit

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Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft in April 2026 to 39 customers, while recording a lone A350 order for 15 aircraft from an undisclosed buyer. Through the first four months, Airbus handed over 181 aircraft; April also brought 28 new orders alongside 21 cancellations. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury’s 2026 target implies the OEM must now sustain delivery rates above 85 jets per month.

2026-05-07T23:50:10.700371-07:00

Airbus April 2026: 67 deliveries to 39 customers; 181 jets delivered in first four months

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Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement Turkish Airlines is reported to be returning to the market for new-build narrowbodies, with decisions framed around either Airbus A220 family aircraft or Embraer E2s. The selection will shape near-term fleet planning, delivery timing, and OEM supply leverage for the carrier’s next aircraft wave.

2026-05-07T20:51:31.983441-07:00

Turkish Airlines weighs new narrowbody Airbus A220s vs Embraer E2s in fleet procurement

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SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

Tunisair gets clearance to operate wet-leased Airbus A330 services to Canada

American Airlines cuts Airbus A321XLR order, sells ~$1.14B in aircraft-backed bonds to fund 30+ new deliveries

Emirates unveils revamped UAE-flag livery on Airbus A380 (A6-EVG)

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