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United to add “Economy Plus” shared-table seating on all 50 A321XLRs, starting later this year

United Airlines says all 50 of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a dedicated Economy Plus row with extra elbow room and open middle seats converted into shared spaces with large custom tables. The new seat offering is slated to go on sale later this year.

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2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

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Germany’s first Project Quadriga Eurofighter Tranche 4 jet completes maiden flight

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2026-07-15T01:16:19.055091-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines takes first A320ceo since 2014

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2026-07-14T18:16:07.392690-07:00

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme

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2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

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British Airways A320 stranded on Gatwick runway, triggering diversions and “fuel emergency” declarations A technical problem disabled a British Airways Airbus A320 on the only runway at London Gatwick, significantly disrupting operations. In the early hours Wednesday, 14 incoming flights were forced to divert across England, and some declared “fuel emergencies” after the aircraft stranded and blocked the runway.

2026-07-15T01:45:12.402130-07:00

British Airways A320 stranded on Gatwick runway, triggering diversions and “fuel emergency” declarations

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Germany’s first Project Quadriga Eurofighter Tranche 4 jet completes maiden flight Airbus Defence and Space says Germany’s first Project Quadriga Eurofighter Tranche 4—one of 58 aircraft ordered for Berlin—has completed its maiden flight. Assembled at Airbus’s Manching site, the jet is expected to be delivered to the Luftwaffe later this year as part of Project Quadriga acquisition.

2026-07-15T01:16:19.055091-07:00

Germany’s first Project Quadriga Eurofighter Tranche 4 jet completes maiden flight

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United to add “Economy Plus” shared-table seating on all 50 A321XLRs, starting later this year United Airlines says all 50 of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a dedicated Economy Plus row with extra elbow room and open middle seats converted into shared spaces with large custom tables. The new seat offering is slated to go on sale later this year.

2026-07-15T00:31:26.398108-07:00

United to add “Economy Plus” shared-table seating on all 50 A321XLRs, starting later this year

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Stelia Aerospace to double premium seat production capacity

2026-07-14T18:45:09.778040-07:00

Stelia Aerospace to double pre

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Vietnam Airlines takes first A320ceo since 2014 Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320ceo aircraft since 2014, marking a notable return to the A320ceo family after a long gap. The delivery signals renewed A320ceo fleet planning and near-term capacity considerations for Vietnam Airlines’ network.

2026-07-14T18:16:07.392690-07:00

Vietnam Airlines takes first A320ceo since 2014

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Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme Emirates has refurbished its 100th aircraft under a US$5 billion fleet cabin retrofit and upgrade programme, completed in 44 months since work began in November 2022. The milestone covers 53 Boeing 777s and 47 A380s, with Premium Economy installations and extensive component replacement across 219 widebodies.

2026-07-14T12:30:59.999322-07:00

Emirates completes 100th widebody cabin retrofit under US$5B programme

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Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal Airbus Helicopters has delivered the last of four H125 aircraft to the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, completing the province’s helicopter fleet renewal. The aircraft are intended to strengthen Nova Scotia’s capability for critical emergency missions, following delivery of the earlier three.

2026-07-14T12:00:01.245880-07:00

Nova Scotia takes delivery of final four Airbus H125 helicopters for emergency-response fleet renewal

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How Airbus’s A220 evolved a decade into service after CSeries roots As the A220 marks 10 years in airline service, the programme continues to adapt under Airbus ownership, reflecting ongoing changes since its CSeries origins. The article frames the A220’s evolution as a sustained effort to refine the twinjet’s positioning and performance over time.

2026-07-14T07:45:00.112684-07:00

How Airbus’s A220 evolved a decade into service after CSeries roots