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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

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Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

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Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

2026-03-02T02:26:22.607355-08:00

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

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Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has secured financing to acquire Airbus A320neo single-aisle aircraft, the carrier said. The funding is intended to support narrowbody fleet growth while specifics on number of jets, leasing partner and delivery timetable were not disclosed in the announcement.

2026-03-02T20:11:35.236913-08:00

Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA Matthieu Louvot will succeed Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, while Harlan Simpkins has been appointed head of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). The dual leadership changes affect a global rotorcraft OEM and a national business aviation trade body.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

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NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder A six‑member NATO programme to develop a next‑generation military rotorcraft has agreed roughly 90% of its requirements ahead of a planned request for proposals to industry this summer. The milestone narrows design scope, accelerates the procurement timetable and has reopened the field to major OEMs, with Boeing re‑emerging as a possible bidder.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00

NATO next‑generation rotorcraft project finalises ~90% of requirements as RfP nears; Boeing re‑emerges as potential bidder

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Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate Rolls‑Royce has voiced scepticism about open‑rotor technology and unveiled a ducted UltraFan 30 candidate aimed at future narrowbody programmes. Airbus remains interested in CFM International’s fuel‑saving RISE open‑rotor concept but has not committed to adopting the technology.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.607355-08:00

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

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Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights Air Astana Group has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — five A320neos and 20 A321neos — plus 25 purchase rights, marking the group’s largest direct Airbus purchase. The carrier expects most of the jets to be A321LR-configured, alongside a recent 15‑aircraft Boeing 787‑9 order.

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights

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Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts Yemenia says its planned Airbus order remains on track as the carrier undertakes fleet rebuilding amid ongoing recovery efforts. The airline's confirmation marks a tangible step toward restoring air services and fleet capacity, and signals momentum in broader recovery efforts across its network.

2026-03-01T21:51:26.511178-08:00

Yemenia says Airbus order remains on track as carrier rebuilds amid recovery efforts

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Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ Japan Airlines has taken delivery of its 11th Airbus A350-1000, registered JA11WJ, as part of a continuing widebody fleet modernisation. The arrival expands JAL's operational A350-1000 fleet, supporting replacement of older widebodies and adding long‑haul capacity.

2026-03-01T14:53:47.712099-08:00

Japan Airlines inducts 11th Airbus A350-1000, JA11WJ

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights

Rolls‑Royce rejects open‑rotor for narrowbodies, unveils ducted UltraFan 30 candidate

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