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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture to develop and commercialise fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain

Airbus has announced a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialise a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The initiative follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to kick off in 2027 to pool resources on fuel-cell powertrain development.

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2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Breaking Defense

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

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Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit

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2026-07-07T07:59:03.746146-07:00

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Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts

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2026-07-07T08:45:49.362415-07:00

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture to develop and commercialise fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain Airbus has announced a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialise a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The initiative follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to kick off in 2027 to pool resources on fuel-cell powertrain development.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines form joint venture to develop and commercialise fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain

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Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts Discover Airlines plans to secure additional short-to-medium term capacity via a wet lease of Airbus A320neo aircraft for 3Q26, according to Commercial Aviation News reporting. The move highlights how the carrier is managing future seat supply through leased capacity rather than relying solely on its own fleet plan.

2026-07-07T08:45:49.362415-07:00

Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts

AeroTime

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Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft. The announcement links Damascus’ fleet intentions to a high-level French engagement, signaling potential near-term aircraft procurement discussions.

2026-07-07T07:59:03.746146-07:00

Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit

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European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet European Cargo’s owner has entered liquidation and will liquidate assets, including plans to sell its Airbus A340 aircraft. The move signals heightened financial stress in Europe’s cargo market and sets up near-term fleet disposition that could affect aircraft supply and secondary-market pricing.

2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet

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NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines NATO is moving to expand and modernize its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance posture with additional Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons and a Saab GlobalEye selection for the AWACS replacement. In parallel, allies are launching a multinational pooled Airbus A400M transport fleet concept. Separately, Boeing is poised to win its first order from Philippine Airlines since 2007.

2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

NATO surveillance overhaul: extra MQ-4C Tritons, Saab GlobalEye for AWACS, and pooled Airbus A400M transport—while Boeing lines

Leeham News

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Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 engine issue affecting only 2–3% of grounded fleet Airbus and Pratt & Whitney say the engine problems that have hit the A220—and broader A320neo-family—are now nearly resolved, with only about 2–3% of the grounded A220s still attributed to the issue. The update frames a narrowing pathway back to service for the affected fleet.

2026-07-07T00:30:42.943558-07:00

Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 engine issue affecting only 2–3% of grounded fleet

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Mandarin Airlines wet-leases high-density A321neo capacity from China operator, using A321neo for Taiwan-demand needs Mandarin Airlines is using wet-lease arrangements to add high-density Airbus A321neo aircraft capacity for Taiwan operations, according to reporting tied to China Airlines’ A321-200NX/A321neo configuration focus. The deal underscores how carriers are adjusting fleet capacity quickly without waiting for long-lead deliveries.

2026-07-06T17:59:28.613164-07:00

Mandarin Airlines wet-leases high-density A321neo capacity from China operator, using A321neo for Taiwan-demand needs

New York Times

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Trump expected to signal Turkey’s return to the F-35 program ahead of NATO summit in Ankara Hours before the NATO summit in Ankara, reporting says President Donald Trump is prepared to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he can restore Turkey’s access to the F-35 stealth fighter program, including fifth-generation jets and related engines. Separate reports say Netanyahu is pressuring Trump to block Turkish F-35 participation as Ankara readies a public signal of renewed readiness to rejoin.

2026-07-06T16:28:58.149383-07:00

Trump expected to signal Turkey’s return to the F-35 program ahead of NATO summit in Ankara