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SWISS cuts Geneva winter network over Airbus A220 engine problems

SWISS says it must further adjust its flight schedule for Winter 2026/27 by removing connections out of Geneva due to Airbus A220 engine-related issues. The timetable changes reflect continuing aircraft availability constraints tied to the A220 fleet.

2026-05-27T06:42:10.605061-07:00

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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus warns non-certified cockpit window attachments could cause excessive heat, distortion and serious window damage

2026-05-27T02:39:52.934073-07:00

Reuters

Airbus Defence chief rejects “total failure” scenario for FCAS, says networking and drone-program work will proceed

2026-05-27T03:54:50.221952-07:00

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SWISS cuts Geneva winter network over Airbus A220 engine problems SWISS says it must further adjust its flight schedule for Winter 2026/27 by removing connections out of Geneva due to Airbus A220 engine-related issues. The timetable changes reflect continuing aircraft availability constraints tied to the A220 fleet.

2026-05-27T06:42:10.605061-07:00

SWISS cuts Geneva winter network over Airbus A220 engine problems

Reuters

Airbus Defence chief rejects “total failure” scenario for FCAS, says networking and drone-program work will proceed Airbus Defence chief has ruled out a complete collapse of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet effort, asserting that at least core networking capabilities for weapons and the drone programme will continue. The comments aim to preserve momentum on key FCAS subsystems despite broader programme instability.

2026-05-27T03:54:50.221952-07:00

Airbus Defence chief rejects “total failure” scenario for FCAS, says networking and drone-program work will proceed

Reuters

FCAS fracture risk grows as France and Germany diverge on future air-combat priorities Europe’s €100 billion FCAS next-generation fighter programme could split as industrial and strategic disputes intensify between France and Germany. A reported Airbus–Dassault power struggle is said to have stalled key development momentum, underscoring how nuclear-deterrence and F-35-alignment preferences may pull participants in different directions.

2026-05-27T03:54:50.221952-07:00

FCAS fracture risk grows as France and Germany diverge on future air-combat priorities

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Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR Bangkok has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration for Royal Thai Navy use, adding a surveillance and search-and-rescue mission role. The deal expands the C295 tactical airlifter presence across Thailand’s armed forces, following recent Royal Thai Air Force-related C295 acquisitions.

2026-05-27T03:39:53.502791-07:00

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

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Airbus warns non-certified cockpit window attachments could cause excessive heat, distortion and serious window damage Airbus cautioned operators that installing non-certified equipment—such as cockpit sunshades—on cockpit windows could drive excessive heat and lead to distortion of the window surface. The airframer says this may result in potentially serious damage to window structure.

2026-05-27T02:39:52.934073-07:00

Airbus warns non-certified cockpit window attachments could cause excessive heat, distortion and serious window damage

Bloomberg

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919 Bloomberg reports that China has been “slow-walking” approvals of Airbus delivery paperwork as leverage in a dispute over how quickly EASA certifies Chinese-made aircraft—particularly the COMAC C919. The reported aim is to accelerate European certification timelines amid continuing regulatory friction.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

Air Data News

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10 Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, bringing its total firm order for the type to 10 aircraft. The carrier previously ordered six A350Fs in November 2025 and has been introducing Airbus freighters since end-2023, currently operating eight A330-200P2Fs.

2026-05-26T03:00:33.246158-07:00

Air China Cargo locks in four more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting firm order to 10

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Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027 Air New Zealand expects its grounded Boeing 787-9 fleet to re-enter service by late June 2026, followed by a broader return of its Airbus aircraft by 2027. The carrier is mapping a multi-year recovery sequence to rebuild capacity and normalize operations across its widebody network.

2026-05-25T19:16:42.356569-07:00

Air New Zealand sets timeline to restore grounded B787-9 by late June 2026, complete fleet return with Airbus by 2027

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SWISS cuts Geneva winter network over Airbus A220 engine problems

Royal Thai Navy orders two enhanced Airbus C295 tactical airlifters for transport, maritime surveillance and SAR

Airbus warns non-certified cockpit window attachments could cause excessive heat, distortion and serious window damage

Airbus Defence chief rejects “total failure” scenario for FCAS, says networking and drone-program work will proceed

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