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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

IndiGo says it is responding to “one of the most demanding periods for Indian aviation” by taking a more measured approach to capacity growth. The carrier plans to reduce damp-lease exposure and is evaluating whether to retire older-generation jets in its A320 fleet as fuel prices and airspace disruptions bite.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

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

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

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Qantas rolls out “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery on new Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg

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

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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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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss IndiGo says it is responding to “one of the most demanding periods for Indian aviation” by taking a more measured approach to capacity growth. The carrier plans to reduce damp-lease exposure and is evaluating whether to retire older-generation jets in its A320 fleet as fuel prices and airspace disruptions bite.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

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Sources: Up to 10 ex-Spirit Airlines A320s could be rerouted to Turkish Airlines as Airbus/Boeing delivery wait stretches With delivery timing from Airbus and Boeing still uncertain, Turkish Airlines is reportedly looking at acquiring up to 10 idle ex-Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-family aircraft to plug near-term capacity. The plan would convert a U.S. ULCC grounding into incremental fleet availability for Turkish while OEM slot constraints persist.

2026-05-29T06:26:35.890952-07:00

Sources: Up to 10 ex-Spirit Airlines A320s could be rerouted to Turkish Airlines as Airbus/Boeing delivery wait stretches

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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 rolls out “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery on new Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg Qantas says its newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ Hamburg paint shop in a Great Barrier Reef–inspired livery, named “Coral Sea.” The aircraft is the seventh A321XLR in Qantas’ 48-strong order book, adding a branded, nature-themed identity to the carrier’s long-range single-aisle push.

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

Qantas rolls out “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery on new Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg

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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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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

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

Qantas rolls out “Coral Sea” Great Barrier Reef livery on new Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg

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

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