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SAS orders up to 40 Airbus A330 widebodies to restart long-haul growth

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has placed an order for 40 Airbus widebody jets in its largest-ever investment. The carrier will buy 18 firm A330-900N aircraft directly from Airbus, with options/agreements for additional aircraft including 12 A330-300s for near-term growth, supporting a long-haul expansion plan after restructuring.

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

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Kasi Healthcare inks deal for up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to launch HEMS in Nigeria

2026-06-30T01:30:18.583376-07:00

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BOC Aviation signs sale-and-leaseback for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with Qatar Airways

2026-06-29T22:26:35.207895-07:00

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Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first A319 airtanker

2026-06-29T13:26:11.553170-07:00

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SAS orders up to 40 Airbus A330 widebodies to restart long-haul growth Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has placed an order for 40 Airbus widebody jets in its largest-ever investment. The carrier will buy 18 firm A330-900N aircraft directly from Airbus, with options/agreements for additional aircraft including 12 A330-300s for near-term growth, supporting a long-haul expansion plan after restructuring.

2026-06-30T02:14:23.989439-07:00

SAS orders up to 40 Airbus A330 widebodies to restart long-haul growth

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Kasi Healthcare inks deal for up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to launch HEMS in Nigeria Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement with Kasi Healthcare for the procurement of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters for emergency medical services in Nigeria. The partnership is intended to expand Nigeria’s air-medical response capability through a dedicated H135 HEMS service.

2026-06-30T01:30:18.583376-07:00

Kasi Healthcare inks deal for up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to launch HEMS in Nigeria

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BOC Aviation signs sale-and-leaseback for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with Qatar Airways BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase and lease back three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to Qatar Airways under long-term operating leases. The transaction builds on BOC Aviation’s existing relationship with the Gulf carrier and adds three A350-1000s to Qatar’s financed fleet via a sale-and-leaseback structure.

2026-06-29T22:26:35.207895-07:00

BOC Aviation signs sale-and-leaseback for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with Qatar Airways

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Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first A319 airtanker US airtanker operator Neptune Aviation has received its first A319 configured for firefighting operations. The delivery marks the company’s initial entry point for a new aircraft type in its air-tanker fleet, expanding its capability to deploy purpose-built fixed-wing firefighting assets.

2026-06-29T13:26:11.553170-07:00

Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first A319 airtanker

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Air Seychelles commits to A321XLRs and weighs domestic upgauge Air Seychelles has committed to Airbus A321XLRs, signaling a push to expand long-range capability and route flexibility. The airline is also weighing changes to its domestic capacity mix, including an “upgauge” option to better match local demand patterns.

2026-06-29T12:12:09.171213-07:00

Air Seychelles commits to A321XLRs and weighs domestic upgauge

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IAG backs MAKO to flight-test shark-skin riblet film aimed at ~4% fuel-burn reduction IAG has invested in Australian startup MAKO, which develops a shark-skin-inspired drag-reduction “riblet film” (Flightfilm). The carrier group plans flight-testing this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines, with initial roll-out targeted for the Airbus A320. MAKO says the coating could cut fuel burn by up to 4%.

2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00

IAG backs MAKO to flight-test shark-skin riblet film aimed at ~4% fuel-burn reduction

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COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a China has not taken either the Airbus A220 or its E2 variant, despite a combined 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 order book. The cluster points to COMAC as the central driver—though with nuance—highlighting how China’s domestic OEM ecosystem shapes airline fleet decisions.

2026-06-29T05:55:31.763688-07:00

COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a

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EIB signs €3bn-plus financing package to fund Airbus R&D, boosting commercial and defense technology The European Investment Bank has committed up to €3.0 billion (about $3.42 billion) in financing to Airbus, described as “full firepower” to strengthen Europe’s industrial and technological edge amid US and China competition. The first tranche cited is about €1 billion, earmarked for aerospace R&D investment spanning commercial and defense aviation.

2026-06-29T01:40:07.325210-07:00

EIB signs €3bn-plus financing package to fund Airbus R&D, boosting commercial and defense technology

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SAS orders up to 40 Airbus A330 widebodies to restart long-haul growth

Kasi Healthcare inks deal for up to two Airbus H135 helicopters to launch HEMS in Nigeria

BOC Aviation signs sale-and-leaseback for three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with Qatar Airways

Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first A319 airtanker

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