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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

Tunisair has wet-leased an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 787-9 through an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract signed with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The arrangement is intended to provide additional long-haul capacity to support Tunisair’s ongoing operations.

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

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Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas Tunisair has wet-leased an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 787-9 through an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) contract signed with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The arrangement is intended to provide additional long-haul capacity to support Tunisair’s ongoing operations.

2026-05-01T04:11:26.440447-07:00

Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

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Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue Airbus said it expects to restore its A320neo-family delivery schedule by end-June after fuselage panel rework and an administrative hitch. The move comes as quarterly profits fell 50% year-on-year, amid slowing deliveries and rising execution risk versus the 2026 plan of 870 aircraft.

2026-05-01T00:48:56.582056-07:00

Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity China Southern Airlines has signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 A320neo aircraft, with its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines set to buy 35 A320neos, totaling 137 aircraft. The order is reported at $21.4bn as the group expands capacity and fleet growth, with deal details filed in Shanghai.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May. Kirstetter, who joins from consulting firm Roland Berger and reports directly to CEO Guillaume Faury, will succeed Matthieu Louvot, who is set to move to lead Airbus Helicopters, supporting execution of Airbus’s strategy roadmap.

2026-04-30T09:32:14.903197-07:00

Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot

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Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk MTU Aero Engines reported higher Q1 2026 revenues and operating profit, citing strengthened performance across both its military and commercial divisions. The engine maker said it is maintaining annual targets and is preparing for potential downside from Iran-war-related pressures, even as Airbus deliveries were weaker and the US dollar moved unfavorably.

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

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Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil Mexico’s low-cost carrier Volaris is putting fleet growth on hold until the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine supply stabilizes. The decision is tied to persistent Airbus A320neo-family groundings and ongoing pressure from rising fuel prices, forcing a more conservative capacity strategy.

2026-04-29T20:07:58.206520-07:00

Volaris pauses fleet-growth plans until Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines are available, citing ongoing Airbus A320neo-famil

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Tunisair wet leases Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 787-9 under ACMI deal with Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas

Airbus seeks to reset A320neo-family delivery rhythm after fuselage panel rework issue

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neos in $21.4bn boost to narrowbody capacity

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

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