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Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft

Air Algerie has increased its firm Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) commitment to nine aircraft, Airbus backlog data show. The North African carrier took delivery of its first A330-900 in November last year, marking a further expansion of its long‑haul widebody fleet.

2026-02-06T00:38:10.429849-08:00

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American to launch daily Philadelphia–Porto nonstop on A321XLR in summer 2027

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

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Saudia in early talks with Airbus and Boeing for at least 150-aircraft order

2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00

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A350-1000: Avionics Positioned as a Strategic Long‑Haul Asset

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Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft Air Algerie has increased its firm Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) commitment to nine aircraft, Airbus backlog data show. The North African carrier took delivery of its first A330-900 in November last year, marking a further expansion of its long‑haul widebody fleet.

2026-02-06T00:38:10.429849-08:00

Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft

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Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements Airbus has renewed Flight Hour Services (FHS) component-support arrangements with two Asian carriers, extending long-term aftermarket coverage for Philippine Airlines across its entire Airbus fleet and prolonging component support for the Thai operator. The deals maintain OEM-backed component availability and lifecycle support for their Airbus fleets.

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052566-08:00

Philippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements

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A350-1000: Avionics Positioned as a Strategic Long‑Haul Asset Aircraft Value News' Global Avionics Round‑Up positions the A350‑1000 as one of the most digitally advanced widebodies, saying its avionics suite is central to the airframe's long‑haul market proposition. The piece frames avionics as a strategic asset shaping the aircraft's competitive positioning.

2026-02-05T14:47:52.917992-08:00

A350-1000: Avionics Positioned as a Strategic Long‑Haul Asset

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American to launch daily Philadelphia–Porto nonstop on A321XLR in summer 2027 American Airlines will launch daily, seasonal nonstop service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Porto (OPO) starting in summer 2027, operated with its Airbus A321XLR. The long‑range narrowbody will include premium cabins and expand U.S. access to Portugal; service is subject to regulatory approvals.

2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00

American to launch daily Philadelphia–Porto nonstop on A321XLR in summer 2027

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Saudia in early talks with Airbus and Boeing for at least 150-aircraft order Saudia is in early talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 150 narrowbody and widebody jets, spanning short- and long‑haul roles, according to Bloomberg. The potential multibillion‑dollar procurement would markedly expand the flag carrier's capacity and intensify pressure on OEM production slots.

2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00

Saudia in early talks with Airbus and Boeing for at least 150-aircraft order

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AirAsia Has Limited Leverage in the A220 Showdown — What It Means for Airbus, Embraer and Fleet Strategy Rumours of AirAsia pursuing Airbus A220s mask a deeper negotiation: AirAsia's weakened bargaining position and Capital A's restructuring reduce its leverage, while Airbus remains sensitive after recent program shocks and Embraer is positioned to disrupt narrowbody competition. The dispute underscores shifting power dynamics in small‑narrowbody procurement.

2026-02-05T07:18:23.657820-08:00

AirAsia Has Limited Leverage in the A220 Showdown — What It Means for Airbus, Embraer and Fleet Strategy

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Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060 Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to develop, test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) led by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. The AMK is designed to expand combat capability, enable carriage of heavier weapons and sustain Typhoon competitiveness through to 2060.

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

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Silk Way West to begin transition to A350F and 777-8F freighters from 2028 Silk Way West Airlines plans a second phase of fleet modernisation starting in 2028 that will introduce Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F freighters as it refreshes its long‑haul capacity. The carrier has also taken delivery of its fourth of six Boeing 777Fs (registration VP‑BAU).

2026-02-05T02:07:53.002055-08:00

Silk Way West to begin transition to A350F and 777-8F freighters from 2028

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Air Algerie raises A330-900 commitment to nine aircraft

American to launch daily Philadelphia–Porto nonstop on A321XLR in summer 2027

Saudia in early talks with Airbus and Boeing for at least 150-aircraft order

A350-1000: Avionics Positioned as a Strategic Long‑Haul Asset

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