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Bloomberg

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Airbus Q2 earnings jump 54% as improved aircraft production supports delivery-target confidence

Airbus reported a 54% increase in second-quarter earnings, citing improved aircraft production. The results bolster the company’s outlook that it can meet its full-year delivery target, reflecting momentum across its commercial aircraft output.

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Rotorcraft EMS and public-safety operators add Leonardo AW139, Airbus H135 and H145 helicopters

LifeFlight ordered four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to expand rotary-wing services. In the UK, the National Police Air Service placed an order for two Airbus H135s, while Davenport Aviation announced the Phoenix Police Department’s order for a new Airbus H145—each aimed at increasing operational readiness and capacity for public-safety missions.

Reuters

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General Dynamics’ Q2 surge lifts Aerospace and Gulfstream; Airbus also doubles profit on higher deliveries and defense strength

General Dynamics reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.09 billion, beating forecasts as Gulfstream deliveries rose to 41 and Aerospace revenue climbed 15.1%; orders and backlog also surged. Separately, Airbus more than doubled Q2 profit on stronger commercial aircraft deliveries and defense performance, while reaffirming full-year guidance amid supply-chain and trade uncertainties.

FlightGlobal

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Airline earnings highlight resilient demand but higher cost risk; Airbus posts €2.2B H1 profit as Frontier forecasts RASM >20%

Airlines’ latest earnings point to uneven margin pressure: Frontier reported a Q2 net loss of $90M but expects Q3 RASM growth over 20% and highlights pricing strength, while Europe’s supergroups (Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa) face soaring fuel costs that will test summer profits. In parallel, Airbus delivered 351 commercial aircraft and posted €2.2B first-half net profit, while Argus forecasts continued fractional business-aviation growth into the second half (excluding September).

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Germany–Syria direct flights resume: LEAV restarts Düsseldorf–Damascus after flight ban end; Airbus A320 scheduled services rest

LEAV Aviation has restarted direct scheduled flights between Düsseldorf and Damascus after the end of a flight ban under an air traffic agreement. An Airbus A320 departed Düsseldorf for Damascus as services resumed, while Germany’s foreign ministry reiterated warnings about travel risk to Syria. Separate reporting also points to planned confirmation of Syria operations for 3Q26.

AeroTime

SriLankan Airlines orders six A330-300s and four A350-900s; Philippine Airlines adds third A350-1000 to long-haul fleet

SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.

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Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss since the pandemic amid $767M fuel bill surge; Air India’s worst-ever losses weigh

Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million quarterly loss despite record revenue as jet-fuel costs jumped and Air India’s continued restructuring drag deepened group losses. Separately, Tata flagged Air India’s transformation timeline slipping amid “external headwinds,” while SIA also pushed back key premium-cabin rollout on the A350-900 to 2027.

Leeham News

Boeing gains share of Farnborough aircraft orders as Airbus balances returns with “clean-sheet” ambitions

At Farnborough International Airshow, neither Airbus nor Boeing unveiled a completely new trajectory, but Boeing returned with a notably large share of total aircraft orders, reinforcing market perceptions of rising trust in Boeing. The cluster also highlights Airbus’ balancing act between shareholder returns and long-horizon clean-sheet aircraft ambitions.