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Air Hong Kong signs for a leased Airbus A330P2F, expanding Cathay Cargo’s regional freighter capacity

Cathay Group will add one leased Airbus A330P2F freighter to Air Hong Kong under a long-term lease arrangement, with the aircraft scheduled to enter the operation in the fourth quarter (converted A330 freighter integration). The move reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a regional cargo hub while supporting Cathay Cargo’s broader freighter growth plans.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

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Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target

2026-06-18T10:20:26.456732-07:00

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Armenia signs its first Airbus Helicopters deal: contract for six H145 multi-purpose helicopters

2026-06-18T02:01:46.388108-07:00

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

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Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target Airbus is entering 2H26 facing escalating warning signals on its single-aisle program, with industry analysis suggesting a 700-delivery target is increasingly out of reach. The picture is shaping up as a “two-program” year—one track showing better momentum, the other weighed down by lingering ramp constraints.

2026-06-18T10:20:26.456732-07:00

Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target

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First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services Advanced Flight has taken delivery of its first Airbus ACH160 helicopter in New Zealand, following Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification. The handover marks the start of the operator’s next-generation rotorcraft capability for service across the country’s island routes.

2026-06-18T05:49:19.275099-07:00

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand after CAA certification, expanding Advanced Flight’s rotorcraft services

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Air Hong Kong signs for a leased Airbus A330P2F, expanding Cathay Cargo’s regional freighter capacity Cathay Group will add one leased Airbus A330P2F freighter to Air Hong Kong under a long-term lease arrangement, with the aircraft scheduled to enter the operation in the fourth quarter (converted A330 freighter integration). The move reinforces Hong Kong’s role as a regional cargo hub while supporting Cathay Cargo’s broader freighter growth plans.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong signs for a leased Airbus A330P2F, expanding Cathay Cargo’s regional freighter capacity

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Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours) Qantas has set an October 2027 start date for its Project Sunrise nonstop service between Sydney and London, marking the world’s longest regularly scheduled flight. The route will be flown on specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft covering 17,015 km (10,573 miles) in an estimated 19–22 hours.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours)

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Armenia signs its first Airbus Helicopters deal: contract for six H145 multi-purpose helicopters The Republic of Armenia has entered into force a contract with Airbus Helicopters for six H145 twin-engine helicopters, its first-ever purchase from the OEM. The agreement was concluded during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Yerevan and is positioned as a milestone in the country’s rotorcraft modernization and multi-purpose air-transport capability.

2026-06-18T02:01:46.388108-07:00

Armenia signs its first Airbus Helicopters deal: contract for six H145 multi-purpose helicopters

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Airbus Helicopters inaugurates Albacete Digital Campus to develop next-gen helicopter technologies and resilience Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its Albacete Digital Campus, positioning the site as one of the company’s global information-technology hubs. The rollout also coincides with Spanish MoD delivery of a new NH90 tactical helicopter to the Spanish Army, reinforcing rotorcraft modernization alongside the digital agenda.

2026-06-17T08:18:26.703725-07:00

Airbus Helicopters inaugurates Albacete Digital Campus to develop next-gen helicopter technologies and resilience

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IndiGo targets a 550+ aircraft fleet by FY30, including deeper ownership and an accelerated Airbus build IndiGo says it aims to grow to a 550-aircraft fleet by FY30, with 30–40% of aircraft owned and the remainder managed via leasing. The plan is backed by 900+ Airbus jets on order, plus rapid business-class expansion supported by hot meals on A321XLR and planned widebody routes.

2026-06-17T05:49:39.237228-07:00

IndiGo targets a 550+ aircraft fleet by FY30, including deeper ownership and an accelerated Airbus build

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Air Hong Kong signs for a leased Airbus A330P2F, expanding Cathay Cargo’s regional freighter capacity

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

Airbus’s 2026 delivery outlook tightens: single-aisle ramp friction threatens 700-jet target

Armenia signs its first Airbus Helicopters deal: contract for six H145 multi-purpose helicopters

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