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Airbus delivers 60 aircraft in March and books 331 gross orders as A321neo demand surges

Airbus delivered 60 commercial aircraft in March — 48 narrowbodies and 12 widebodies — down 11 units versus March 2025, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 114. A321neo and A320neo led deliveries (24 and 17), while the company booked 331 gross orders in March, led by 206 A321neos.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

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Air Sénégal returns its last Airbus A330-900neo

2026-04-09T04:31:32.260756-07:00

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

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airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

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Airbus delivers 60 aircraft in March and books 331 gross orders as A321neo demand surges Airbus delivered 60 commercial aircraft in March — 48 narrowbodies and 12 widebodies — down 11 units versus March 2025, taking year‑to‑date deliveries to 114. A321neo and A320neo led deliveries (24 and 17), while the company booked 331 gross orders in March, led by 206 A321neos.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

Airbus delivers 60 aircraft in March and books 331 gross orders as A321neo demand surges

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Air Sénégal returns its last Airbus A330-900neo Air Sénégal has returned its last Airbus A330-900neo, completing its exit from the A330-900neo type. The move removes the neo variant from the airline's fleet and ends its A330-900neo operations as it reshapes long‑haul/widebody capacity.

2026-04-09T04:31:32.260756-07:00

Air Sénégal returns its last Airbus A330-900neo

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India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements India's Medium Transport Aircraft competition has entered a decisive phase after local reports say the Airbus A400M is increasingly seen as unsuitable — too large and costly — for the requirement. The IAF, following an Acceptance of Necessity in March, is seeking 60 aircraft to replace more than 100 An‑32 transports.

2026-04-08T11:59:05.210444-07:00

India's MTA race pivots as A400M drops from contention; IAF seeks 60 An‑32 replacements

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British Army H145 Jupiter HC2s begin Brunei training mission The British Army has deployed the first pair of Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2 light twins to Brunei for a training mission, operated by 667 Squadron as part of a £148 million 2024 order for six aircraft. The H145s replace Puma HC2s retired from service in March.

2026-04-08T04:06:57.778631-07:00

British Army H145 Jupiter HC2s begin Brunei training mission

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BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline BOC Aviation has signed a purchase-and-leaseback for three Airbus A321XLRs with Chilean low‑cost carrier SKY Airline, the first A321XLRs added to the lessor’s portfolio. The deal supplies SKY with extra‑long‑range narrowbody capacity to expand medium‑to‑long‑haul routes while preserving balance‑sheet flexibility.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

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airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet Latvia's airBaltic received its fourth Airbus A220‑300 of 2026, registration YL‑BTF, in Riga, further consolidating its single‑type A220 fleet. The deliveries support a planned expansion to about 56 aircraft in 2026 as the carrier seeks short‑term funding—reported as a loan up to €30m—to stabilise finances.

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet

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Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next Airbus's RACER prototype has widened its flight‑test envelope as the initial test‑campaign phase wraps up, with 'eco‑mode' operational trials scheduled next. The expanded envelope will inform planning for the eco‑mode trials and marks a clear step forward in the demonstrator programme.

2026-04-07T14:12:36.877566-07:00

Airbus RACER prototype widens flight‑test envelope; 'eco‑mode' trials next

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KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery KLM's inaugural Airbus A350-900 has entered Airbus's Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, where major components are being joined and the tail already displays KLM livery. The airframe is progressing toward first flight and is expected to arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol by the end of this summer.

2026-04-07T09:18:16.214231-07:00

KLM's first A350-900 enters Airbus final assembly in Toulouse, on track for summer delivery

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Airbus delivers 60 aircraft in March and books 331 gross orders as A321neo demand surges

Air Sénégal returns its last Airbus A330-900neo

BOC Aviation signs purchase-and-leaseback for three A321XLRs with SKY Airline

airBaltic takes delivery of fourth A220-300 in 2026 (YL‑BTF), reinforcing single‑type A220 fleet

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