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Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone

Dassault Aviation is pursuing compensation from Airbus over alleged procurement changes affecting the delayed Eurodrone programme, according to three sources. The dispute escalates tensions after the partners’ wider fighter-jet collaboration collapsed, underscoring mounting friction in Europe’s defence-industrial cooperation.

2026-06-11T11:42:33.682288-07:00

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Tata-Airbus’ first India-built Airbus C295 completes maiden flight for IAF delivery

2026-06-11T01:57:33.989104-07:00

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

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Wizz Air abandons A321XLR transfer plan, keeps all 11 jets for Europe network expansion

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

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Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone Dassault Aviation is pursuing compensation from Airbus over alleged procurement changes affecting the delayed Eurodrone programme, according to three sources. The dispute escalates tensions after the partners’ wider fighter-jet collaboration collapsed, underscoring mounting friction in Europe’s defence-industrial cooperation.

2026-06-11T11:42:33.682288-07:00

Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival KLM’s CEO Marjan Rintel says delays to the Airbus A350 freighter program are forcing KLM Cargo to keep aging Boeing 747 freighters in service longer than planned. Separately, KLM is preparing to retire its Airbus A330-200 fleet faster as its first A350 passenger jet is due in August or September.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

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Tata-Airbus’ first India-built Airbus C295 completes maiden flight for IAF delivery India’s first locally assembled Airbus C295 military transport has completed its maiden test flight from the Tata-Airbus final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat. The milestone moves the program toward delivery to the Indian Air Force, advancing domestic assembly of the C295 as a key airlift replacement effort.

2026-06-11T01:57:33.989104-07:00

Tata-Airbus’ first India-built Airbus C295 completes maiden flight for IAF delivery

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Wizz Air abandons A321XLR transfer plan, keeps all 11 jets for Europe network expansion Wizz Air has ended discussions to transfer its entire fleet of 11 Airbus A321XLRs to other operators and will retain the aircraft in-house. The carrier plans to operate the XLRs across its European network alongside standard A321neos, using the long-range single-aisle type to support route growth.

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

Wizz Air abandons A321XLR transfer plan, keeps all 11 jets for Europe network expansion

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Wizz Air opts to retain all A321XLRs as it ends discussions on transfer

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

Wizz Air opts to retain all A3

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Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap As FCAS unravels, Airbus, Indra and other European defence and aerospace firms are offering Spain an alternative path to its next combat-air capabilities. Germany’s Team Gen 6 group—signed by eight companies at ILA Berlin—positions a post-FCAS sixth-generation effort supported by Spanish industry, alongside options including Eurofighter continuity, swarming drones and a combat cloud architecture.

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap

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Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms Rheinmetall-ICEYE Space Solutions is extending its mandate from SAR radar data to coordinating Germany’s ISR satellite network, linking the JV with partners focused on high-resolution optical and thermal imaging. In parallel, Airbus has announced an ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr and others, reinforcing a “sovereign” German-led ISR architecture across RF and EO/IR payloads.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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Dassault seeks compensation from Airbus over procurement changes tied to the delayed Eurodrone

Tata-Airbus’ first India-built Airbus C295 completes maiden flight for IAF delivery

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

Wizz Air abandons A321XLR transfer plan, keeps all 11 jets for Europe network expansion

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