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SkyAlyne, Airbus Helicopters Canada start CT-153 Juno test flying for RCAF FAcT program; deliveries set for mid-2026

The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) has completed initial Canadian test flights under SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada for the RCAF Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, including rollout of the service paint scheme at Fort Erie, Ontario. SkyAlyne’s 19-aircraft acquisition begins deliveries in mid-2026.

2026-05-13T09:42:50.981310-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

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Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

2026-05-12T02:05:54.075685-07:00

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Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue Rotortrade has confirmed the delivery of three pre-owned Airbus H145 D3 helicopters to New Zealand’s Search & Rescue Services. The handover expands and refreshes SAR rotary capability with the light-twin type, supporting the operator’s emergency-response mission needs.

2026-05-13T13:32:58.890848-07:00

Rotortrade delivers three Airbus H145 D3 pre-owned helicopters to New Zealand Search & Rescue

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SkyAlyne, Airbus Helicopters Canada start CT-153 Juno test flying for RCAF FAcT program; deliveries set for mid-2026 The first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H135) has completed initial Canadian test flights under SkyAlyne and Airbus Helicopters Canada for the RCAF Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, including rollout of the service paint scheme at Fort Erie, Ontario. SkyAlyne’s 19-aircraft acquisition begins deliveries in mid-2026.

2026-05-13T09:42:50.981310-07:00

SkyAlyne, Airbus Helicopters Canada start CT-153 Juno test flying for RCAF FAcT program; deliveries set for mid-2026

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Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Airbus for a new order that would add 20 Airbus A220s and six Airbus A350-1000 widebodies, supporting both regional growth and longer-haul reach as the carrier pushes ahead with its new airport project.

2026-05-13T04:28:44.738749-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

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EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000 EVA Air has selected Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D in-flight map platform for installation across its long-haul fleet, starting with Boeing 787 and 777-300ER aircraft and extending to the airline’s upcoming Airbus A350-1000s. The carrier said the deployment brings Panasonic’s latest in-cabin mapping experience to passengers.

2026-05-13T02:34:02.179822-07:00

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace Boeing reported 135 net new orders in April—nearly doubling its first-quarter performance—and pushed year-to-date totals to 284 aircraft, its strongest start to a year since 2014. The backlog topped 6,200 jets, supported by April’s 136 commercial aircraft orders and 44 deliveries, including 28 777X and 25 787-10 orders.

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

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Boeing restarts internal studies for a new upper-end single-aisle to challenge Airbus’ A321neo Boeing is intensifying internal work on a new commercial aircraft positioned at the upper end of the single-aisle market, where Airbus has built a strong lead with the A321neo family. The company’s renewed studies come as its broader commercial-aircraft strategy remains in flux amid ongoing industry competition.

2026-05-12T03:24:18.391434-07:00

Boeing restarts internal studies for a new upper-end single-aisle to challenge Airbus’ A321neo

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Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million Lufthansa has confirmed it is formalizing its option to buy an additional 49% in ITA Airways, taking its stake to 90% for EUR325 million. The move follows the group’s earlier plan to secure control in late 2Q26/early 2027, extending Lufthansa’s integration of ITA into its systems and alliance operations.

2026-05-12T02:05:54.075685-07:00

Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

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Airbus pitches ACJ TwoTwenty growth in India, citing the country as South Asia’s strongest business-jet market Airbus says India is its strongest South Asian market for business jets and is targeting additional VIP sales growth with the ACJ TwoTwenty. The manufacturer’s push underscores how business-aviation demand is becoming a more central growth lever alongside airline programs.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.467915-07:00

Airbus pitches ACJ TwoTwenty growth in India, citing the country as South Asia’s strongest business-jet market

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SkyAlyne, Airbus Helicopters Canada start CT-153 Juno test flying for RCAF FAcT program; deliveries set for mid-2026

Ethiopian Airlines in preliminary talks with Airbus for A220 and A350-1000 fleet expansion

EVA Air to deploy Panasonic Avionics Arc 3D in-flight maps across 787, 777-300ER and A350-1000

Lufthansa to move to 90% control of ITA Airways, formalizing majority stake deal for EUR325 million

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