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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity

Airbus says it will migrate a batch of improvements—specifically the A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap technology—onto the A321neo. The plan also uses the A321neo production line as a proving ground for production maturity on selected changes.

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2026-07-19T11:06:16.789010-07:00

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Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership

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2026-07-19T05:20:41.872399-07:00

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American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

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Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity Airbus says it will migrate a batch of improvements—specifically the A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap technology—onto the A321neo. The plan also uses the A321neo production line as a proving ground for production maturity on selected changes.

2026-07-19T11:06:16.789010-07:00

Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity

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Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership Q-CTRL is positioning its quantum navigation technology for “multiple markets” after Airbus and Lockheed Martin agreed to partner on deploying an AI-enabled solution. The collaboration signals renewed interest in navigation approaches that can be operationalized across aerospace defense and commercial applications.

2026-07-19T05:20:41.872399-07:00

Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership

CNBC

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American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus) American Airlines’ CEO set out priorities aimed at closing a more than $3 billion profit gap, including steps to improve operational reliability and investment in premium seats and lounges. The strategy also includes evaluating Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body aircraft order to support the carrier’s long-haul product and network goals.

2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)

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CFM secures US certification for LEAP-1B HPT durability kit CFM International says it has secured U.S. certification for the CFM LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit, announced at Farnborough on 18 July 2026. The company links the milestone to ongoing durability maturity across LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B hardware as the fleet approaches a decade in service.

2026-07-19T02:20:25.722287-07:00

CFM secures US certification for LEAP-1B HPT durability kit

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Airbus weighs next-generation single-aisle architectures as it narrows “options” for future programs Airbus is closing in on options for next-generation airliners, aligning single-aisle planning with early foundation work from Technobricks. The development focus signals how Airbus is shaping future aircraft architecture choices before program commitment and launch execution.

2026-07-19T01:20:24.739040-07:00

Airbus weighs next-generation single-aisle architectures as it narrows “options” for future programs

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Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests A new Boeing 787 scheduled for delivery to Lufthansa will first be used as Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator, running flight tests aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing noise emissions. The aircraft will transition from demonstration activities to its planned role with Lufthansa following the program.

2026-07-18T08:27:33.056287-07:00

Boeing 787 for Lufthansa to fly as ecoDemonstrator for fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction tests

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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Former Malaysia Airlines A380 returns to service as Airbus flying testbed MSN114, previously stored long-term after being retired during the COVID-19 pandemic, has returned to the air to start conversion into a new Airbus A380 flying test aircraft. The aircraft will support Airbus’s next phase of test activity tied to the A380 program’s restart of a second career.

2026-07-17T11:42:33.877108-07:00

Former Malaysia Airlines A380 returns to service as Airbus flying testbed