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Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense

Airbus CEO said the company “reluctantly” accepts that the U.S. dollar remains the most effective currency for pricing and selling aircraft, even as Europe accelerates sovereign defense ambitions amid tense transatlantic relations.

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2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

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Aerolíneas Argentinas to add 20 self-funded aircraft (A330neo and 737 MAX) by 2031 under its biggest fleet renewal in a decade

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2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

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Airbus Helicopters launches UK training academy to centralize helicopter technical training, targeting 400 professionals annuall

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2026-07-24T06:04:42.307215-07:00

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Airbus-led LEIA and partner demonstrators advance hybrid-electric aircraft energy architectures toward certification

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2026-07-24T02:50:40.477516-07:00

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Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense Airbus CEO said the company “reluctantly” accepts that the U.S. dollar remains the most effective currency for pricing and selling aircraft, even as Europe accelerates sovereign defense ambitions amid tense transatlantic relations.

2026-07-24T12:35:39.029895-07:00

Airbus CEO: Aircraft sales still hinge on U.S.-dollar pricing as Europe pushes sovereign defense

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Aerolíneas Argentinas to add 20 self-funded aircraft (A330neo and 737 MAX) by 2031 under its biggest fleet renewal in a decade Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will incorporate 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 as part of its self-financed 2027–2031 plan unveiled at Farnborough. The airline confirmed a mix of Airbus A330neo and Boeing 737 MAX jets, funded entirely through operating surpluses and without state aid.

2026-07-24T07:19:33.664558-07:00

Aerolíneas Argentinas to add 20 self-funded aircraft (A330neo and 737 MAX) by 2031 under its biggest fleet renewal in a decade

AeroTime

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Airbus Helicopters launches UK training academy to centralize helicopter technical training, targeting 400 professionals annuall Airbus Helicopters has opened a dedicated helicopter training academy in the UK to centralize and provide comprehensive technical training for rotorcraft operators. The program is designed to train up to 400 professionals per year, supporting workforce development alongside an ongoing H135 fleet modernization drive involving police customers.

2026-07-24T06:04:42.307215-07:00

Airbus Helicopters launches UK training academy to centralize helicopter technical training, targeting 400 professionals annuall

FlightGlobal

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MTU begins assembly of first pre-production 350kW fuel-cell stack for Flying Fuel Cell demonstrator, targeting ground tests at M MTU Aero Engines has started assembly of the first pre-production 350kW fuel-cell stack for its Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) programme. The demonstrator will undergo evaluations at MTU’s Munich site as the firm positions future collaboration with Airbus on the technology.

2026-07-24T03:49:33.246438-07:00

MTU begins assembly of first pre-production 350kW fuel-cell stack for Flying Fuel Cell demonstrator, targeting ground tests at M

AINonline

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Airbus-led LEIA and partner demonstrators advance hybrid-electric aircraft energy architectures toward certification Airbus’ LEIA project is progressing toward certification-ready hybrid-electric aircraft systems, building a new energy architecture with EU, UK and US partners; a first ground demonstration is targeted for 2027. Parallel work from GE Aerospace and Collins Aerospace validates hybrid-electric propulsion and energy-management subsystems via testbed and laboratory integration.

2026-07-24T02:50:40.477516-07:00

Airbus-led LEIA and partner demonstrators advance hybrid-electric aircraft energy architectures toward certification

AINonline

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Airbus to advance hybrid-electric integration with LEIA Large Scale Integration Demonstrator at Farnborough Airbus says it is pursuing its hybrid-electric, non-propulsive energy architecture for next-generation commercial aircraft through LEIA (Large Scale Integration Demonstrator of Hybrid Electrical Architecture). The effort is being positioned as a large-scale hybrid electrical integration step, backed by partners across the EU, the UK and the US, with work announced in the Farnborough context.

2026-07-24T02:50:40.477516-07:00

Airbus to advance hybrid-electric integration with LEIA Large Scale Integration Demonstrator at Farnborough

FlightGlobal

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Airbus unveils refreshed A380 livery for CFM International RISE open-fan flight testing Airbus has revealed a refreshed, modern color scheme for its A380, which will be used as the airborne test platform for CFM International’s RISE programme. The aircraft will support crucial onboard analysis of an open-fan powerplant during flight testing, starting with the updated appearance for the campaign.

2026-07-24T00:36:19.716238-07:00

Airbus unveils refreshed A380 livery for CFM International RISE open-fan flight testing

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LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer outlines new cabin plans, Wi‑Fi rollout and lounge expansion, with A321XLR arrival LATAM’s Chief Experience, Brand & Customer Officer Paulo Miranda lays out the carrier’s customer-experience agenda, including new cabin concepts, a Wi‑Fi rollout, and expanded lounge offering. The plan is positioned around the upcoming arrival of the A321XLR as a key element of the aircraft-led refresh.

2026-07-24T00:19:33.584779-07:00

LATAM’s Chief Experience Officer outlines new cabin plans, Wi‑Fi rollout and lounge expansion, with A321XLR arrival