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Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus covering a provisional order for five A350-900s, with deliveries scheduled between 2033 and 2034. The agreement forms part of the carrier’s broader fleet expansion plans.
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Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus covering a provisional order for five A350-900s, with deliveries scheduled between 2033 and 2034. The agreement forms part of the carrier’s broader fleet expansion plans.
AirInsight maps every confirmed A321XLR transatlantic route scheduled for 2027, including launch dates and cabin configurations, while adding fresh first-half 2026 reliability data. The analysis offers an updated view of how the narrowbody is being deployed on long-haul markets.
Eutelsat has placed major satellite orders with Airbus and Aerospacelab to support service continuity for its OneWeb constellation and Europe’s IRIS² secure-connectivity network. The commitments link commercial broadband operations with Europe’s emerging sovereign space communications infrastructure.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is updating competition policy to favor strategic consolidations, citing the proposed Thales-Airbus-Leonardo space merger as an example. The policy shift could ease regulatory scrutiny of larger European aerospace combinations intended to strengthen the region’s industrial position.
Eutelsat will expand and replenish its OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation through 2034 under a deal with Airbus worth about €1 billion. Separately, the UK acknowledged nearly $40 million in spending on SpaceX’s Starshield, becoming the first country outside the US to publicly confirm its use for military and intelligence missions.
Airbus may take direct control of additional suppliers after years of subcontractor bottlenecks disrupted parts availability, delayed production and contributed to missed delivery targets. The move would deepen the manufacturer’s involvement in its supply chain as it seeks greater control over industrial execution.
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Eutelsat has awarded Aerospacelab, Thales Alenia Space and Airbus contracts covering all 330 satellites in IRIS2’s LEO component, while authorizing Airbus to begin industrial work on 229 additional OneWeb satellites. The company is also expanding European satellite capabilities through payload and platform partnerships.
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BOC Aviation will acquire 12 Airbus A320neos for long-term lease to Avianca, with CFM LEAP-1A engines and deliveries scheduled for 2029. Separately, EgyptAir subsidiary Air Cairo placed a firm order for 15 A320neos, expanding its fleet through direct ownership as it pursues regional growth.
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