Reuters
• Sabine Siebold
Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have completed the first European flight of the U740 Valkyrie uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft. The milestone advances their effort to offer Germany a combat-ready system by 2029, including a potential drone wingman for the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter fleet.
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The manufacturer says it is beginning to see movement for the H225 in offshore oil-and-gas transport, a market application for the Super Puma family. The report offers no details on prospective operators, orders or timing.
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Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have completed the first European flight of the U740 Valkyrie uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft. The milestone advances their effort to offer Germany a combat-ready system by 2029, including a potential drone wingman for the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter fleet.
S7 Airlines has returned two A320neo aircraft to service after extended storage, according to Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. The available report provides no further details on the aircraft, the duration of their storage or the operational circumstances surrounding their return.
Asman Airlines plans to add Airbus A321s to its fleet by the middle of the second quarter of 2027. The report does not specify how many aircraft the Kyrgyz carrier intends to add or how it plans to source them.
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Boeing and Airbus have both won orders from aircraft lessor Avolon, totaling 250 aircraft. The deals lock in delivery slots for the lessor as the manufacturers’ backlogs grow, underscoring the value of securing production positions in a capacity-constrained order environment.
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The lessor agreed to buy 140 Boeing aircraft and 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo family jets. Avolon also secured an option for 100 additional Airbus aircraft, expanding its delivery pipeline for airline customers.
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The U.S. cargo airline is reported to be the previously undisclosed customer behind an August order for eight A350Fs. The reported deal would mark Kalitta’s first purchase from a European aircraft manufacturer, extending its fleet options beyond long-time supplier Boeing; the airline has described its plans as still under evaluation.
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