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Lufthansa Technik Defense and Siemens say their new patient transport train can care for 150 people using an A400M medevac cabin. Separately, Med Trans is adding a second H135 to its Kite Flight program, while Metro Aviation has unveiled a flexible medical interior concept for the H140.
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Lufthansa Technik Defense and Siemens say their new patient transport train can care for 150 people using an A400M medevac cabin. Separately, Med Trans is adding a second H135 to its Kite Flight program, while Metro Aviation has unveiled a flexible medical interior concept for the H140.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has again criticized the limited competition between Airbus and Boeing and the long wait for new aircraft. His concern is shared by airline executives globally, underscoring the industry’s reliance on the two major airframers for new commercial jets.
Airbus is assessing the case for extending its A350 airliner, according to the article. The available information does not specify a proposed variant, development timeline or decision, leaving the potential scope of the study unclear.
AirBaltic plans to return six leased Airbus A220-300s as it restructures under Chapter 11, including newly delivered aircraft, and expects to operate a smaller fleet in 2027. SWISS, the A220’s launch operator, plans to retire its nine A220-100s by the end of 2027 and eventually remove its 21 A220-300s, shifting short-haul flying to the A320 family.
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IndiGo is in preliminary talks with Embraer for 100 regional jets, with options for about 50 additional aircraft, according to reports citing people familiar with the discussions. If completed, the deal would be a major commercial breakthrough for Embraer in India; deliveries could begin in or after 2030.
airBaltic is seeking to terminate the leases on six Airbus A220-300s, according to ch-aviation. The available report does not specify the timing, financial terms or operational implications of the proposed lease changes.
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