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Sunrise Airways is considering regional growth and A220 aircraft, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on potential routes, fleet numbers, timing or whether the airline has made a commitment to the aircraft.
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Sunrise Airways is considering regional growth and A220 aircraft, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on potential routes, fleet numbers, timing or whether the airline has made a commitment to the aircraft.
TAAG Angola Airlines plans to begin twice-weekly service between Luanda and Praia on Dec. 12, expanding links between Angola and Cape Verde. Separately, the airline is deploying AirFi’s inflight entertainment platform across its Boeing 787 and 777 and Airbus A220 fleets.
Airbus has not decided whether to develop larger versions of either the A350 or A220, CEO Guillaume Faury said, keeping both concepts under consideration after months of industry speculation. The comments signal no launch commitment or timetable for the proposed stretches.
Airbus is working closely with the German and Spanish governments on a next-generation fighter jet for Europe, the company’s chief executive said Wednesday. The statement signals continued cooperation between the manufacturer and the two governments on a future combat-aircraft effort; the report provides no further details on program scope or timing.
After mixed third-quarter earnings, Airbus kept its full-year forecasts and production plans unchanged. The company’s ability to meet its annual aircraft-delivery target now depends on a stronger finish to the year, making delivery execution a key focus for investors.
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Discover Airlines is removing its final Airbus A330-200, ending the type’s service in its fleet. Separately, Euro Atlantic Airways has taken delivery of a second A330-300, which arrived in Portugal on Oct. 28 as CS-TGJ; the aircraft must be added to the airline’s operating certificate before entering service.
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