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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

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Qantas’ next Airbus A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” rolls out in Hamburg with Great Barrier Reef-inspired special livery

2026-05-28T05:33:02.653299-07:00

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

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Czech Republic Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for public safety missions

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

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Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26 Israir plans to acquire two Airbus A330s as it prepares to launch long-haul operations and seeks its first US debut in 3Q26. The move signals a near-term step-change in widebody capacity for the Israel-based carrier, tied to the A330’s re-entry into its fleet plan.

2026-05-28T08:36:35.804573-07:00

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

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Qantas’ next Airbus A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” rolls out in Hamburg with Great Barrier Reef-inspired special livery Qantas says its newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ Hamburg paint shop wearing a Great Barrier Reef–inspired design. The aircraft, named Coral Sea, is the seventh A321XLR in Qantas’ order of 48 and adds another high-profile cabin-brand moment ahead of delivery.

2026-05-28T05:33:02.653299-07:00

Qantas’ next Airbus A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” rolls out in Hamburg with Great Barrier Reef-inspired special livery

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Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to expand sovereign AI use across aircraft, helicopters, defense and space Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with France’s Mistral AI to explore AI applications across the company’s civil and defense aerospace and space activities, with a focus on streamlining operations and enabling “next-generation products” using sovereign capabilities.

2026-05-28T02:12:27.057172-07:00

Airbus signs partnership with Mistral AI to expand sovereign AI use across aircraft, helicopters, defense and space

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Czech Republic Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for public safety missions The Czech Ministry of the Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters to replace the country’s current Bell 412 fleet. The new aircraft will support Czech Police Aviation roles including public security, rescue and aeromedical transport.

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

Czech Republic Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for public safety missions

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Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip Qantas says passengers will have to wait several more months before boarding its highly anticipated Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul service. The airline will not receive its first Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft until 2027, extending the timeline for the program’s long-range cabin and network rollout.

2026-05-27T18:58:10.862456-07:00

Qantas pushes back Project Sunrise A350-1000 ULR launch to 2027 amid first-delivery slip

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Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000 Airbus has formally entered the development phase for an ultra-luxe First Class Experience for the A350-1000 widebody. The plan is already being shaped with input from airlines, which are considering specific design elements ahead of the program’s broader rollout.

2026-05-27T18:42:58.608270-07:00

Airbus moves into development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience on A350-1000

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RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC The Royal Canadian Air Force debuted its first CT-153 Juno training helicopter at CANSEC in Ottawa. The CT-153 is a variant of the Airbus H135, marking a new training-aircraft milestone for RCAF helicopter pilot instruction as the service refreshes its trainer fleet.

2026-05-27T12:58:19.939899-07:00

RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC

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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

Qantas’ next Airbus A321XLR, “Coral Sea,” rolls out in Hamburg with Great Barrier Reef-inspired special livery

Israir to buy two Airbus A330s, targets US market debut in 3Q26

Czech Republic Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters for public safety missions

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