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Emirates begins Premium Economy retrofit on A380—first of 15 reconfigured high-density aircraft adds upper-deck 2-3-2 cabin

Emirates has brought its first reconfigured A380 back into service after completing the first of 15 cabin refurbishment and reconfiguration jobs. The retrofit moves Premium Economy to the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout on a previously high-density 615-seat configuration, targeting better yields as the airline scales the program across the fleet.

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

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Airbus signals shift in FCAS and in-flight connectivity approach, weighing IFC orchestration and a potential two-aircraft FCAS a

2026-05-20T02:10:40.436996-07:00

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Airbus Defence and Space to expand A330 MRTT tanker conversion capacity in Seville by 2027

2026-05-19T23:10:34.642782-07:00

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

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Airbus/Quadriga shows Germany’s first Tranche 4-standard Eurofighter as production-standard set for 38-aircraft delivery Airbus displayed a Quadriga-standard Eurofighter in the new Tranche 4 production standard for the first time, with the aircraft representing a new production configuration that has not yet flown. The programme is set to deliver 38 Tranche 4-standard aircraft to Germany under Quadriga acquisition.

2026-05-20T05:54:33.348253-07:00

Airbus/Quadriga shows Germany’s first Tranche 4-standard Eurofighter as production-standard set for 38-aircraft delivery

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Emirates begins Premium Economy retrofit on A380—first of 15 reconfigured high-density aircraft adds upper-deck 2-3-2 cabin Emirates has brought its first reconfigured A380 back into service after completing the first of 15 cabin refurbishment and reconfiguration jobs. The retrofit moves Premium Economy to the upper deck in a 2-3-2 layout on a previously high-density 615-seat configuration, targeting better yields as the airline scales the program across the fleet.

2026-05-20T03:24:11.490593-07:00

Emirates begins Premium Economy retrofit on A380—first of 15 reconfigured high-density aircraft adds upper-deck 2-3-2 cabin

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Airbus signals shift in FCAS and in-flight connectivity approach, weighing IFC orchestration and a potential two-aircraft FCAS a Airbus says it is open to discussing an “in-flight connectivity” (IFC) model in which the airframer orchestrates data ferrying across multiple aircraft systems/vendors. In parallel, Airbus leadership says FCAS compromises baked into early NGF design need addressing as requirements diverge, keeping open the possibility of a two-aircraft FCAS solution if program partners choose that path.

2026-05-20T02:10:40.436996-07:00

Airbus signals shift in FCAS and in-flight connectivity approach, weighing IFC orchestration and a potential two-aircraft FCAS a

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Airbus Defence and Space to expand A330 MRTT tanker conversion capacity in Seville by 2027 Airbus Defence and Space plans to open a new A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) conversion line at its San Pablo site in Seville by late 2027, augmenting the existing Getafe facility. The move is positioned to meet rising global tanker demand and follows Italy’s €1.39 billion A330 MRTT award.

2026-05-19T23:10:34.642782-07:00

Airbus Defence and Space to expand A330 MRTT tanker conversion capacity in Seville by 2027

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AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft AirAsia X has added its first A321-200NX(LR), expanding the carrier’s long-range narrowbody capability as it continues to build out its Airbus single-aisle fleet. The move signals continued emphasis on long-haul network flexibility using an A321neo-family configuration.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00

AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR) long-range A321neo-family aircraft

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220 JetBlue has unveiled “Blueprint II,” a refreshed version of its iconic see-through Blueprint branding, applied to a brand-new Airbus A220. The move signals a renewed focus on aircraft and brand visibility as the carrier continues to lean on its A220 fleet identity.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

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Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet Italy has signed for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers in a deal valued at €1,390 million, replacing the Italian Air Force’s aging KC-767 fleet of four aircraft. Tender documents indicate Rome was also considering the Boeing KC-46 in earlier plans before selecting the A330 MRTT.

2026-05-19T09:10:26.446797-07:00

Italy signs for six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to replace aging KC-767 fleet

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Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist Airbus is tightening corporate spending by 10% amid a supply chain crisis that is leaving aircraft stuck without engines and continuing to constrain global deliveries. The move follows a 52% drop in adjusted EBIT and pressure from deferred engine deliveries, even as Airbus keeps main assembly lines active.

2026-05-19T06:10:20.941565-07:00

Airbus orders/cost squeeze: 10% non-industrial spending cut as engine shortages and delivery bottlenecks persist

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Emirates begins Premium Economy retrofit on A380—first of 15 reconfigured high-density aircraft adds upper-deck 2-3-2 cabin

Airbus signals shift in FCAS and in-flight connectivity approach, weighing IFC orchestration and a potential two-aircraft FCAS a

Airbus Defence and Space to expand A330 MRTT tanker conversion capacity in Seville by 2027

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

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