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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

KLM expects its first Airbus A350 to enter service in August or September and signals a push to phase out its A330 fleet. For KLM Cargo, however, delays to the A350F are forcing the airline to keep older Boeing 747F aircraft in service longer than planned, with management pointing to manufacturer delivery-discipline issues.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

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Wizz Air ends talks to transfer A321XLRs, keeping all 11 aircraft on its own network

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

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After FCAS collapse, Europe pivots to new sixth-gen fighter alliances and industrial models

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays KLM expects its first Airbus A350 to enter service in August or September and signals a push to phase out its A330 fleet. For KLM Cargo, however, delays to the A350F are forcing the airline to keep older Boeing 747F aircraft in service longer than planned, with management pointing to manufacturer delivery-discipline issues.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

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Wizz Air ends talks to transfer A321XLRs, keeping all 11 aircraft on its own network Wizz Air has decided to retain all 11 of its Airbus A321XLRs within its own operation, ending discussions about transferring the aircraft to other operators. The carrier says it will deploy the long-range twinjets on routes inside its network rather than rely on external capacity.

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

Wizz Air ends talks to transfer A321XLRs, keeping all 11 aircraft on its own network

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Wizz Air opts to retain all A321XLRs as it ends discussions on transfer

2026-06-11T01:13:26.414591-07:00

Wizz Air opts to retain all A3

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After FCAS collapse, Europe pivots to new sixth-gen fighter alliances and industrial models The FCAS “New Generation Fighter” collapse ends nearly a decade of work on a shared European sixth-generation combat air system. The breakdown is now forcing a fresh debate over capability requirements, industrial workshare, and what alliance architecture replaces FCAS—amid already widening national substitutes and procurement discussions.

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

After FCAS collapse, Europe pivots to new sixth-gen fighter alliances and industrial models

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Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms Rheinmetall-ICEYE Space Solutions is extending its mandate from SAR radar data to coordinating Germany’s ISR satellite network, linking the JV with partners focused on high-resolution optical and thermal imaging. In parallel, Airbus has announced an ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr and others, reinforcing a “sovereign” German-led ISR architecture across RF and EO/IR payloads.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms

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United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce United Airlines is reportedly working on a new Economy product that uses a fixed tray table to block the middle seat in each three-seat row. The concept is being designed for United’s soon-to-debut “Coastliner” Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to cut the number of flight attendants needed per cabin.

2026-06-10T13:56:29.036481-07:00

United Airlines reportedly developing new Economy cabin concept for A321neo “Coastliner” featuring blocked middle seat to reduce

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Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate Airbus (toulouse) recorded 357 net new orders in May 2026, adding to its recent momentum as the market weighs delivery schedules and production ramp constraints. The update points to demand staying resilient even as Airbus continues to manage throughput and supply-chain friction.

2026-06-10T13:36:14.702850-07:00

Airbus books 357 net new orders in May 2026, strengthening its order run-rate

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

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KLM to take first A350 passenger jet end of summer; A330 phase-out pushed by A350F delivery delays

Wizz Air ends talks to transfer A321XLRs, keeping all 11 aircraft on its own network

After FCAS collapse, Europe pivots to new sixth-gen fighter alliances and industrial models

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

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