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Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

Airbus’ broader China work on A‑series aircraft underscores a standout shortfall: the A220 has not translated into meaningful sales momentum in China. The gap leaves a major hole in Airbus’ strategy for one of the world’s largest single-aisle markets and highlights competitive positioning risks.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

Bloomberg

EIB to back Airbus with record €3 billion loan as EU pursues tech sovereignty

2026-06-29T01:40:07.325210-07:00

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

Reuters

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

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Bloomberg

EIB to back Airbus with record €3 billion loan as EU pursues tech sovereignty The European Investment Bank plans to provide Airbus with a record €3 billion (about $3.4 billion) loan to fund technology development, as the EU accelerates efforts to bolster technological sovereignty amid intensifying competition from the US and China.

2026-06-29T01:40:07.325210-07:00

EIB to back Airbus with record €3 billion loan as EU pursues tech sovereignty

Leeham News

Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market Airbus’ broader China work on A‑series aircraft underscores a standout shortfall: the A220 has not translated into meaningful sales momentum in China. The gap leaves a major hole in Airbus’ strategy for one of the world’s largest single-aisle markets and highlights competitive positioning risks.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

Air Data News

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers Luftwaffe/Airbus A400M aircraft completed a nonstop 6,750-nm (12,500-km) flight from Wunstorf Air Base to Hawaii, using aerial refueling provided by other A400M aircraft only. The demonstration highlights a new long-range deployment capability for Germany’s military airlift posture.

2026-06-29T00:10:50.647105-07:00

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers

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Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal Air Astana has formalised an order for up to 50 A320neo family aircraft: 25 firm orders and 25 purchase options, covering the Kazakh carrier’s next phase of fleet renewal. The airline said the agreement is the largest direct aircraft order in Kazakhstan’s history.

2026-06-28T22:06:41.897210-07:00

Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

Air Data News

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in late August and plans to launch the aircraft on commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto. The Canadian city will serve as the launch destination for the airline’s newest long-haul widebody.

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

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Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says Embraer should “think twice” before entering the narrowbody segment, arguing that competing against Airbus, Boeing and COMAC would be “difficult and costly.” His remarks position the larger OEMs’ scale and cost structure as a major barrier for a new entrant in single-aisle programs.

2026-06-26T11:48:19.916088-07:00

Airbus CEO warns Embraer against narrowbody market entry, citing high-cost competition with Airbus, Boeing and COMAC

FlightGlobal

AerCap delivers first A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines under 2024 fleet renewal package AerCap has handed over the first of three Airbus A321neos to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) on long-term lease, with the delivery milestone completed at Airbus’s Hamburg-area delivery center. The deal sits within a broader 2024 agreement covering three A321neos and three A320neos, alongside a near-term additional A320neo delivery for AZAL.

2026-06-26T04:55:58.874034-07:00

AerCap delivers first A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines under 2024 fleet renewal package

FlightGlobal

AerCap delivers first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines AerCap has delivered the first of three new Airbus A321neo jets to Azerbaijan Airlines, handing the aircraft over at a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The delivery marks the A321neo’s entry into the carrier’s fleet, with two additional aircraft still to come.

2026-06-26T04:55:58.874034-07:00

AerCap delivers first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines

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Airbus faces an A220 “China gap” as A220 sales lag in a key market

EIB to back Airbus with record €3 billion loan as EU pursues tech sovereignty

Air Astana formalises 25+25 A320neo family order in Kazakhstan’s biggest direct aircraft deal

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

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