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Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

The first Airbus A350-1000 Ultra Long Range (ULR) took off from Toulouse-Blagnac on a three-hour-43-minute flight over France and the French Atlantic coast. Airbus said the aircraft was developed for Qantas to support its planned ultra-long-haul nonstop service between Sydney and New York and London.

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00

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Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum

2026-06-05T09:14:02.480934-07:00

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Rolls-Royce touts better-than-expected fuel-burn savings from Trent XWB-84 EP after first service in May 2025

2026-06-05T07:43:56.263940-07:00

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Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May brings 207 A320neo-family bookings and 81 deliveries

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

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Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum Airbus is “in limbo” over when to launch a larger A220, with leasing companies offering a muted response and industry sources citing an active debate over range and performance. The decision cadence appears constrained by customer appetite and how the larger variant would compete on mission economics.

2026-06-05T09:14:02.480934-07:00

Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum

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Rolls-Royce touts better-than-expected fuel-burn savings from Trent XWB-84 EP after first service in May 2025 Rolls-Royce says the first Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine entered service in May 2025 and is delivering double-digit/better-than-expected fuel-burn savings versus earlier expectations, supported by the company’s modern Trent fleet investment. With 34 engines now in service across three carriers, the programme is progressing beyond the one-year mark.

2026-06-05T07:43:56.263940-07:00

Rolls-Royce touts better-than-expected fuel-burn savings from Trent XWB-84 EP after first service in May 2025

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Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance The first Airbus A350-1000 Ultra Long Range (ULR) took off from Toulouse-Blagnac on a three-hour-43-minute flight over France and the French Atlantic coast. Airbus said the aircraft was developed for Qantas to support its planned ultra-long-haul nonstop service between Sydney and New York and London.

2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00

Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

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Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May brings 207 A320neo-family bookings and 81 deliveries Airbus says the A320 family has surpassed 20,000 total orders after May included firming agreements that generated 207 A320neo-family jets. Deliveries totaled 81 in May (up 59% year on year). The program’s milestone lands amid an enormous still-waiting-for-delivery backlog and ongoing scrutiny over China deliveries.

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

Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May brings 207 A320neo-family bookings and 81 deliveries

Reuters

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 Guayaquil after left-wing damage during botched water-cannon salute An Iberia Airbus A350-900 at Guayaquil (GYE) struck an airport fire truck during a ceremonial water-cannon salute, damaging the aircraft’s left wing. The airplane was subsequently grounded for repairs, and a later flight back to Madrid was canceled.

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

Iberia A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after left-wing damage during botched water-cannon salute

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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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Airbus completes first flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas as Sydney–New York/London nonstop plans advance

Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum

Rolls-Royce touts better-than-expected fuel-burn savings from Trent XWB-84 EP after first service in May 2025

Airbus A320 family tops 20,000 orders as May brings 207 A320neo-family bookings and 81 deliveries

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