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Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway

Emirates will begin deploying its Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting 25 October. Delhi becomes the third Indian gateway served by the airline’s double-decker fleet, as Emirates also continues A380 retrofits and shifts some Kolkata operations to the A350 from October.

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2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

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Rolls-Royce makes Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) the standard option for A350-900 builds

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2026-07-09T03:59:21.987129-07:00

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Half-time update: Airbus reports orders and deliveries on track toward its annual delivery target

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2026-07-09T03:44:06.455014-07:00

Airline Economics

AJet leases five new Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, deliveries set for 2028

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2026-07-08T23:30:44.865353-07:00

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Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway Emirates will begin deploying its Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) starting 25 October. Delhi becomes the third Indian gateway served by the airline’s double-decker fleet, as Emirates also continues A380 retrofits and shifts some Kolkata operations to the A350 from October.

2026-07-09T04:30:02.547450-07:00

Emirates to debut the Airbus A380 on Dubai–Delhi from 25 October, adding a third Indian A380 gateway

FlightGlobal

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Rolls-Royce makes Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) the standard option for A350-900 builds Rolls-Royce has moved away from selling the baseline Trent XWB-84 in new sales campaigns, instead promoting the Enhanced Performance (EP) variant as the standard build for future A350-900 deliveries. The EP configuration is marketed as delivering roughly 1.8% fuel-burn savings versus the baseline.

2026-07-09T03:59:21.987129-07:00

Rolls-Royce makes Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) the standard option for A350-900 builds

AeroTime

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Half-time update: Airbus reports orders and deliveries on track toward its annual delivery target Airbus’ latest order and delivery release offers a mid-year “half-time” snapshot of how the OEM is progressing toward its annual delivery goal. The figures show the company’s current pace on production output and commercial demand, setting expectations for the second half.

2026-07-09T03:44:06.455014-07:00

Half-time update: Airbus reports orders and deliveries on track toward its annual delivery target

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Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability Etihad and Saudia are seeking faster Airbus and Boeing production/delivery slots, signaling pressure to improve aircraft availability against near-term network and capacity plans. The push reflects how OEM delivery timing can directly affect airline growth, fleet deployment, and operational flexibility.

2026-07-09T00:17:32.149365-07:00

Etihad and Saudia push for faster Airbus and Boeing delivery slots to manage aircraft availability

FlightGlobal

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Collins readies electric thrust-reverser technology for next-gen narrowbody, supported by RTX investment in Wolverhampton Collins, part of RTX, is moving forward with electric thrust-reverser technology aimed at the next generation of narrowbody aircraft. The company says investment in its Wolverhampton facility will strengthen its ability to build on product success associated with the Airbus A350.

2026-07-08T23:59:08.842652-07:00

Collins readies electric thrust-reverser technology for next-gen narrowbody, supported by RTX investment in Wolverhampton

FlightGlobal

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Probe into KLM A321neo tail-strike in Lisbon handed to Dutch Safety Board Portuguese authorities have delegated the investigation into a KLM Airbus A321neo tail-strike in Lisbon to the Dutch Safety Board. The underlying occurrence involved underside fuselage damage during landing, expanding the scope of the safety probe beyond the immediate tail-strike impact.

2026-07-08T23:45:56.175633-07:00

Probe into KLM A321neo tail-strike in Lisbon handed to Dutch Safety Board

Airline Economics

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AJet leases five new Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, deliveries set for 2028 Turkish Airlines Group low-cost subsidiary AJet has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for five brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The jets are powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines and are scheduled for delivery in 2028, extending BOC Aviation’s relationship within the Turkish Airlines Group.

2026-07-08T23:30:44.865353-07:00

AJet leases five new Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, deliveries set for 2028

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100 Philippine Airlines is preparing a firm widebody order split between Boeing and Airbus, reportedly for about 10 B787s and 10 A350s, as it continues to scale A350-1000 deployment to additional North American cities. Meanwhile, Etihad Airways is negotiating what could be a record 2026 widebody purchase of up to 100 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus, with reports of another 10 additional 787s.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100