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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

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2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

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ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite

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2026-07-05T08:28:56.291134-07:00

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Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse

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2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

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Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet

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2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

SpaceNews.com

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ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite The European Space Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space to start work on Aeolus-2, the successor wind-monitoring satellite. The decision moves the program into the early development phase, setting the groundwork for continuity of space-based wind observations.

2026-07-05T08:28:56.291134-07:00

ESA selects Airbus Defence and Space to begin work on Aeolus-2 wind-monitoring satellite

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Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse Starlux Airlines has received its STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000 at Airbus’s facility in Toulouse, France. The delivery adds to the carrier’s widebody fleet as it continues deployment of the A350 family in premium long-haul operations.

2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse

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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Europe’s defense cooperation faces pressure despite available funding Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he is “not necessarily optimistic” about European defense cooperation, arguing countries are under pressure but also have sufficient funds to invest. His comments frame the challenge as political and coordination-driven, not solely budget-constrained.

2026-07-03T12:15:52.210527-07:00

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury: Europe’s defense cooperation faces pressure despite available funding

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Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout Air India says it is not deferring aircraft deliveries, despite Gulf carriers looking to target its Boeing and Airbus slot access. The dispute is framed against financial pressure including a reported $2.8B loss, continued impact from Vistara, and knock-on effects tied to the 787 crash fallout.

2026-07-03T06:30:02.701706-07:00

Air India rejects delivery deferral claims amid $2.8B loss, Vistara drag, and 787-related fallout

FlightGlobal

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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co Airbus is starting flight-testing of the A350 for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting ambitious nonstop Sydney–London service. The plan includes novel single-bound routing concepts over new tracks (“kangaroo routes”) and a cabin showcase aligned to the long-haul mission profile.

2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

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Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora Airbus Defence and Space in Spain has completed the maiden flight of Canada’s first CC-330 Husky (A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport), moving the 2027 Royal Canadian Air Force tanker program into flight testing. Separately, an upgraded CH-149 Cormorant has also flown for the first time as Canada’s rotary and airlift modernization continues.

2026-07-02T23:17:00.796313-07:00

Canada advances RCAF tanker and utility helicopter programs: first flight for CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT and upgraded CH-149 Cormora

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Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet Embraer delivered 20 commercial aircraft in Q2 and 65 aircraft total, its strongest second-quarter performance in 16 years, while doubling commercial aviation deliveries versus the start of the year and keeping full-year delivery targets. Airbus, meanwhile, delivered about 350 jets in the first half as it ramped up output but continued to face supply chain challenges.

2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet