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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump

Airbus said the A320 family has exceeded 20,000 total orders after May agreements, including 207 A320neo-family jets booked that month. The planemaker delivered 81 aircraft in May (+59% year on year), taking deliveries to 262 so far this year, across 68 customers.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

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Iberia A350-900 grounded in Ecuador after water-cannon salute damages wingtip in Guayaquil

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump Airbus said the A320 family has exceeded 20,000 total orders after May agreements, including 207 A320neo-family jets booked that month. The planemaker delivered 81 aircraft in May (+59% year on year), taking deliveries to 262 so far this year, across 68 customers.

2026-06-05T03:23:27.718160-07:00

Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump

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Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year

2026-06-05T00:13:34.421622-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 jets in May

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Iberia A350-900 grounded in Ecuador after water-cannon salute damages wingtip in Guayaquil Iberia’s Airbus A350-900 was grounded at Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport after a water-cannon salute incident damaged the aircraft’s wingtip. During the ceremony, the wingtip collided with the extendable arm of an airport fire-service vehicle.

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

Iberia A350-900 grounded in Ecuador after water-cannon salute damages wingtip in Guayaquil

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Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly Boeing is considering increasing 737-family output to levels close to (or beyond) its publicly disclosed peak of 63 jets per month, a step that would pressure the company’s shared supply chain and test airlines’ ability to absorb record delivery volumes.

2026-06-04T12:26:31.297762-07:00

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

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Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point Qantas is reportedly in talks with aircraft makers about a possible order for around 20 wide-body aircraft, with options including either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, according to industry sources. The discussions point to a near-term procurement decision shaping Qantas’ long-haul capacity and aircraft mix.

2026-06-04T10:56:14.900468-07:00

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

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Romania plans Super Puma final assembly for H225M and H175M, backed by Airbus Helicopters/IAR Brasov technology transfer Airbus Helicopters and IAR Brasov have agreed a technology transfer framework to enable local production of follow-on heavy-twin helicopters, as Romania revives a final-assembly plan for the Super Puma family. The arrangement is positioned to support ongoing H225M and H175M work within Romania.

2026-06-04T06:11:10.511638-07:00

Romania plans Super Puma final assembly for H225M and H175M, backed by Airbus Helicopters/IAR Brasov technology transfer

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Romania revives Super Puma final assembly plan as part of H225M and H175M deals

2026-06-04T06:11:10.511638-07:00

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Airbus A320-family tops 20,000 orders as May deliveries jump

Iberia A350-900 grounded in Ecuador after water-cannon salute damages wingtip in Guayaquil

Boeing explores hiking 737 production beyond the peak 63-jets/month level disclosed publicly

Qantas in talks for ~20 wide-body jets from Airbus or Boeing, signaling next long-haul fleet decision point

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