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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Europe’s defense cooperation faces pressure despite available funding Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is “not necessarily optimistic” about European defense cooperation, arguing countries are under pressure but also have sufficient funds to invest. His comments frame the challenge as political and coordination-driven, not solely budget-constrained.

2026-07-03T12:15:52.210527-07:00

AirInsight

Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout Air India says it is not deferring aircraft deliveries, despite Gulf carriers looking to target its Boeing and Airbus slot access. The dispute is framed against financial pressure including a reported $2.8B loss, continued impact from Vistara, and knock-on effects tied to the 787 crash fallout.

2026-07-03T06:30:02.701706-07:00

FlightGlobal

Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co Airbus is starting flight-testing of the A350 for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting ambitious nonstop Sydney–London service. The plan includes novel single-bound routing concepts over new tracks (“kangaroo routes”) and a cabin showcase aligned to the long-haul mission profile.

2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

Air Data News

Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora Airbus Defence and Space in Spain has completed the maiden flight of Canada’s first CC-330 Husky (A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport), moving the 2027 Royal Canadian Air Force tanker program into flight testing. Separately, an upgraded CH-149 Cormorant has also flown for the first time as Canada’s rotary and airlift modernization continues.

2026-07-02T23:17:00.796313-07:00

Air Data News

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Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet Embraer delivered 20 commercial aircraft in Q2 and 65 aircraft total, its strongest second-quarter performance in 16 years, while doubling commercial aviation deliveries versus the start of the year and keeping full-year delivery targets. Airbus, meanwhile, delivered about 350 jets in the first half as it ramped up output but continued to face supply chain challenges.

2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

FlightGlobal

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Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries International aircraft lessor Avolon has secured parent-level approval (Bohai Leasing) to acquire 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier Airlines’ order book. The agreement signed June 30 covers delivery slots from November 2026 through June 2027, expanding Avolon’s leasing portfolio and orderbook.

2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

Bloomberg

2026-07-02T09:29:29.691779-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

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