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AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft through 2045

Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft over the period to 2045, a decline of 390 from last year. The update signals a modest softening in long-term fleet growth expectations for the commercial market.

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

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2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

AeroTime

Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Leeham News

Airbus weighs an A220 stretch: A220-500 could target an early-2030s launch and deliveries around 2032

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2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

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Bloomberg

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Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption Airbus said it remains optimistic that airlines across the Persian Gulf will work through business disruption tied to the war in Iran and regain their role as a key growth driver for global aviation. The company framed the outlook as a recovery pathway for the region’s carrier demand and capacity momentum.

2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

AirInsight

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Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft through 2045 Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast projects demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft over the period to 2045, a decline of 390 from last year. The update signals a modest softening in long-term fleet growth expectations for the commercial market.

2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00

Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new passenger aircraft through 2045

AeroTime

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Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched A ground incident at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner striking a parked Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-214 during apron operations, damaging both aircraft. Philippine authorities launched an investigation after the accident resulted in one passenger death.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched

Leeham News

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Airbus weighs an A220 stretch: A220-500 could target an early-2030s launch and deliveries around 2032 Airbus has yet to make a final decision on developing a stretched A220-500, but internal assessments suggest the program could move toward an official launch in the autumn, with an entry-into-service target around 2032. The work includes evaluating multiple technical configurations, with market demand cited as supportive—building on the program history originally associated with Bombardier’s C Series designation.

2026-07-08T00:30:00.148905-07:00

Airbus weighs an A220 stretch: A220-500 could target an early-2030s launch and deliveries around 2032

FlightGlobal

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US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations (CBP AMO) has finalized a contract for 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 intermediate single-engine helicopters. The aircraft will support law enforcement, border security, and public safety missions, building on CBP’s existing light-single helicopter fleet.

2026-07-08T00:29:24.483183-07:00

US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract

Airbus

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

ch-aviation

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Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts Discover Airlines plans to secure additional short-to-medium term capacity via a wet lease of Airbus A320neo aircraft for 3Q26, according to Commercial Aviation News reporting. The move highlights how the carrier is managing future seat supply through leased capacity rather than relying solely on its own fleet plan.

2026-07-07T08:45:49.362415-07:00

Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts

AeroTime

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Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft. The announcement links Damascus’ fleet intentions to a high-level French engagement, signaling potential near-term aircraft procurement discussions.

2026-07-07T07:59:03.746146-07:00

Syrian president says country plans to order eight Airbus aircraft during Macron visit