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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

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North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies

2026-05-22T15:53:59.297768-07:00

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

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Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

2026-05-22T06:09:42.122111-07:00

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North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies A growing share of North American and European carriers are targeting thinner, long-haul “skinny” routes across the Atlantic using long-range narrowbody aircraft rather than widebodies. The pattern suggests airlines are testing aircraft utilization and unit-cost models that better match demand on lower-volume city pairs.

2026-05-22T15:53:59.297768-07:00

North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies

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Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment Spain’s president, Pedro Sánchez, announced on May 21, 2026 that the Spanish Air Force will fit some Airbus A400M military transports with specialist firefighting kits. The move signals how operators are adapting the A400M beyond airlift roles to add capability for aerial wildfire response.

2026-05-22T06:55:17.416423-07:00

Spain to retrofit A400M transports with specialized firefighting equipment

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Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet Wizz Air says it will integrate its 11 A321-200NY(XLR)s into the fleet as standard-range A321-200NX aircraft, without marking them as a separate type. The approach is intended to simplify how the carrier operates and manages its A321neo fleet, per chief commercial officer Ian Malin.

2026-05-22T06:09:42.122111-07:00

Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

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Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029 Thailand has signed for two additional Airbus C295 twin-turboprop tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force use. Airbus Defence & Space is set to deliver the aircraft from the first half of 2029, adding to the country’s tactical airlift fleet under a continuing C295 procurement plan.

2026-05-22T04:54:16.483813-07:00

Thailand orders two Airbus C295 tactical transports for Royal Thai Air Force deliveries from H1 2029

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

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t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program t’way Air has secured payment deferred (PDP) financing for engines supporting its A330-900N aircraft plan. The deal underwrites near-term cash flow for the propulsion package while aligning financing terms with delivery and payment timing for the widebody freestanding engine requirement.

2026-05-21T21:39:30.572492-07:00

t’way Air secures PDP financing for A330-900N engine program

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi Air India says flight AI2802, operating Bengaluru–Delhi with 180 passengers, reported an engine fire indication during final approach on May 21. The aircraft landed safely; passengers disembarked without incident. The airline has launched a full investigation and the DGCA is probing the event.

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

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Airbus CEO argues for European fighter industrial base as Portugal evaluates F-16 replacement (Eurofighter Typhoon vs F-35) Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury defended reliance on European-made military equipment as Portugal prepares a competition to replace its F-16 fleet. With the Eurofighter Typhoon expected to compete against Lockheed Martin’s F-35, Airbus says it wants to ensure Europe “walks in the right direction” on defence capability and industrial sovereignty.

2026-05-21T13:56:15.284507-07:00

Airbus CEO argues for European fighter industrial base as Portugal evaluates F-16 replacement (Eurofighter Typhoon vs F-35)

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

North Atlantic “thin” long-haul routes increasingly moved to long-range narrowbodies

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

Wizz Air to treat A321XLRs as standard A321neos, folding 11 XLRs into a single A321-200NX fleet

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