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GOL signals break from narrowbody-only fleet, eyes A330-900neo as it pursues two‑year growth plan

GOL Linhas Aéreas CEO Celso Ferrer confirmed the carrier is considering Airbus A330‑900neo widebodies, a potential departure from its narrowbody‑only strategy. The announcement comes nine months after GOL emerged from Chapter 11 and accompanies an ambitious growth plan over the next two years.

2026-03-04T10:55:18.293083-08:00

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Dassault warns FCAS could collapse if Airbus refuses to cooperate

2026-03-04T02:02:50.752788-08:00

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Airbus H140 enters flight‑test phase as first production‑configured prototype joins fleet this year

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Commercial Aviation News & Analysis — Part 1625 Part 1625 compiles proprietary-data-driven commercial aviation reporting and analysis, covering airlines, Boeing and Airbus program developments, aircraft orders and deliveries, and market trends. The edition synthesizes modelled delivery forecasts, expert commentary and supply-chain risk to inform fleet, network and procurement decisions.

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GOL signals break from narrowbody-only fleet, eyes A330-900neo as it pursues two‑year growth plan GOL Linhas Aéreas CEO Celso Ferrer confirmed the carrier is considering Airbus A330‑900neo widebodies, a potential departure from its narrowbody‑only strategy. The announcement comes nine months after GOL emerged from Chapter 11 and accompanies an ambitious growth plan over the next two years.

2026-03-04T10:55:18.293083-08:00

GOL signals break from narrowbody-only fleet, eyes A330-900neo as it pursues two‑year growth plan

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Airbus H140 enters flight‑test phase as first production‑configured prototype joins fleet this year Airbus Helicopters has moved the H140 into formal flight testing as the programme’s fourth prototype — and the first built in full serial production configuration — is due to join the test fleet this year. The production‑configured airframe will underpin expanded validation ahead of certification.

2026-03-04T05:37:30.045611-08:00

Airbus H140 enters flight‑test phase as first production‑configured prototype joins fleet this year

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Dassault warns FCAS could collapse if Airbus refuses to cooperate Dassault CEO Éric Trappier says the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme is "dead" unless Airbus reverses course and cooperates, calling accusations Dassault missed NGF commitments "fake." He frames the NGF row as a fight over leadership and governance and rejects a German two‑fighter proposal.

2026-03-04T02:02:50.752788-08:00

Dassault warns FCAS could collapse if Airbus refuses to cooperate

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Veryon renews master supply agreement and expands Tracking+ partnership with Airbus Helicopters Veryon has renewed a master supply agreement with Airbus Helicopters and expanded its Tracking+ and Tracking worldwide services under a new support and sales pact. The deal integrates Veryon's asset-tracking and logistics solutions into Airbus Helicopters' aftermarket operations to improve maintenance flow and increase fleet availability.

2026-03-03T07:51:31.251605-08:00

Veryon renews master supply agreement and expands Tracking+ partnership with Airbus Helicopters

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FreeFlight gains FAA STCs for RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter on Bell 407 and Airbus H125 The FAA has granted supplemental type certificates enabling installation of FreeFlight Systems' RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter on Bell 407 and Airbus H125 helicopters. The STCs clear the way for aftermarket retrofit installations of the RA‑4500 MK II on two widely used light single‑engine rotorcraft.

2026-03-03T05:51:31.721230-08:00

FreeFlight gains FAA STCs for RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter on Bell 407 and Airbus H125

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EASA, Airbus Helicopters and Loft Dynamics launch VR helicopter safety training in Nepal to address high‑altitude risks EASA, Airbus Helicopters and VR trainer Loft Dynamics have launched a helicopter safety training initiative in Nepal using immersive virtual‑reality scenarios tailored to the country's high‑altitude, variable‑weather environment. The programme aims to boost crew proficiency and operational safety for rotorcraft operating in mountainous sectors.

2026-03-03T05:51:31.575793-08:00

EASA, Airbus Helicopters and Loft Dynamics launch VR helicopter safety training in Nepal to address high‑altitude risks

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

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GOL signals break from narrowbody-only fleet, eyes A330-900neo as it pursues two‑year growth plan

Commercial Aviation News & Analysis — Part 1625

Dassault warns FCAS could collapse if Airbus refuses to cooperate

Airbus H140 enters flight‑test phase as first production‑configured prototype joins fleet this year

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