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Germany takes 53rd and final Airbus A400M into service as delivery run is completed

The German Air Force has received its 53rd (and final) Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas, closing out Germany’s ordered batch more than a decade after the first aircraft entered service in 2014. The deliveries were managed under the OCCAR multilateral program.

2026-04-20T14:01:54.597336-07:00

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Poland signs on GEO defense satcom program with Thales Alenia Space, Airbus and RADMOR

2026-04-20T12:18:13.735192-07:00

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NAHEMA awards two-year architecture study for NH90 Block 2 evolution to NHIndustries consortium

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

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Germany takes 53rd and final Airbus A400M into service as delivery run is completed The German Air Force has received its 53rd (and final) Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas, closing out Germany’s ordered batch more than a decade after the first aircraft entered service in 2014. The deliveries were managed under the OCCAR multilateral program.

2026-04-20T14:01:54.597336-07:00

Germany takes 53rd and final Airbus A400M into service as delivery run is completed

Reuters

Poland signs on GEO defense satcom program with Thales Alenia Space, Airbus and RADMOR France and Poland are moving to build a geostationary orbit (GEO) military telecommunications satellite dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense. Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space and RADMOR signed an industrial cooperation agreement to support a sovereign satcom capability, with Thales Alenia Space as the joint-venture lead.

2026-04-20T12:18:13.735192-07:00

Poland signs on GEO defense satcom program with Thales Alenia Space, Airbus and RADMOR

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

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FCAS talks collapse: Airbus-Dassault mediation fails over sixth-generation combat-air system autonomy, deepening risk to Europe’ Efforts to mediate disputes between FCAS industrial partners Airbus and Dassault have failed, according to Handelsblatt, renewing uncertainty over the programme. The core contention centres on autonomy requirements for the sixth-generation system—raising questions over whether FCAS can meet stated needs.

2026-04-20T05:29:48.136301-07:00

FCAS talks collapse: Airbus-Dassault mediation fails over sixth-generation combat-air system autonomy, deepening risk to Europe’

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to support Airbus A320-family operations. The move strengthens its Airbus pilot training capacity and capability, including with EASA-certified training delivered using a high-fidelity simulation setup.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training

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NAHEMA awards two-year architecture study for NH90 Block 2 evolution to NHIndustries consortium NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has contracted NHIndustries to start a two-year architecture study for the NH90’s next-generation Block 2 variant. The work is positioned to improve helicopter performance, connectivity and future combat integration, with the contractor consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace.

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

NAHEMA awards two-year architecture study for NH90 Block 2 evolution to NHIndustries consortium

FlightGlobal

Shohin Airlines nears final deal with Airbus for four A320neo-family jets (2×A320neo, 2×A321neo) Shohin Airlines is in final-stage talks with Airbus over a purchase of four A320neo-family aircraft—two A320neo and two A321neo—building on an earlier intent announcement. A concurrent report notes a separate meeting between Shohin Airlines and Airbus focused on outstanding operational issues as the transaction moves toward resolution.

2026-04-17T15:16:12.456393-07:00

Shohin Airlines nears final deal with Airbus for four A320neo-family jets (2×A320neo, 2×A321neo)

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Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays A new data visualization tracks how Boeing and Airbus operationalize “building” vs “delivery,” showing Boeing’s first-flights occurring on weekends and Airbus not matching that pattern. Both OEMs, however, deliver aircraft on Fridays—revealing distinct rhythms behind production and delivery events.

2026-04-17T10:05:07.733354-07:00

Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays

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Germany takes 53rd and final Airbus A400M into service as delivery run is completed

Poland signs on GEO defense satcom program with Thales Alenia Space, Airbus and RADMOR

NAHEMA awards two-year architecture study for NH90 Block 2 evolution to NHIndustries consortium

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

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