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• Ricardo Meier
Berlin is considering joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme after the next-generation fighter pillar of its partnership with France stalled. Airbus is exploring possible involvement but has signaled it does not want to be a junior partner; France says cooperation with Germany and Spain continues on FCAS combat-cloud connectivity.
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The U.S. air medical organization Life Flight Network has ordered additional H135 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, according to the reported follow-on order. The available coverage does not specify the number of aircraft or delivery timing.
Berlin is considering joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme after the next-generation fighter pillar of its partnership with France stalled. Airbus is exploring possible involvement but has signaled it does not want to be a junior partner; France says cooperation with Germany and Spain continues on FCAS combat-cloud connectivity.
Emirates plans to operate the Airbus A350 on all four daily flights between Dubai and Vietnam’s two largest cities by Dec. 1. The expansion brings the carrier’s Premium Economy cabin to Hanoi, marking the aircraft’s debut on that route.
A dual-engine-option strategy for Airbus’ next-generation single-aisle aircraft appears unlikely, but the possibility raises questions about the manufacturer’s propulsion choices. The analysis examines why the scenario is worth considering as Airbus weighs the configuration of its next-generation narrowbody.
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Airbus reported €50.6 billion in nine-month revenue, up 7%, and delivered 547 commercial aircraft while keeping its 2026 targets unchanged. MTU Aero Engines’ adjusted revenue rose 13% to €7.12 billion, prompting it to raise full-year revenue and cash-conversion guidance, with commercial maintenance driving growth.
An Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ318 has been seized in Hong Kong amid a cross-border debt dispute, according to Business Jet News. The available report provides no further details on the parties, the amount at issue or the aircraft’s operational status.
Sunrise Airways is considering regional growth and A220 aircraft, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on potential routes, fleet numbers, timing or whether the airline has made a commitment to the aircraft.
Airbus has not decided whether to develop larger versions of either the A350 or A220, CEO Guillaume Faury said, keeping both concepts under consideration after months of industry speculation. The comments signal no launch commitment or timetable for the proposed stretches.
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