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NPAS orders two more Airbus H135 helicopters, expanding UK police fleet renewal to nine aircraft

The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus H135 helicopters. The purchase brings NPAS’s H135 fleet renewal programme to nine aircraft under its 2025 Airbus contract, with deliveries tied to the arrival of the first renewed H135 at Oxford.

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2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

FlightGlobal

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Leeham News

British Airways commits to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo jets, plus 12-year EngineWise support

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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NPAS orders two more Airbus H135 helicopters, expanding UK police fleet renewal to nine aircraft The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus H135 helicopters. The purchase brings NPAS’s H135 fleet renewal programme to nine aircraft under its 2025 Airbus contract, with deliveries tied to the arrival of the first renewed H135 at Oxford.

2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

NPAS orders two more Airbus H135 helicopters, expanding UK police fleet renewal to nine aircraft

Leeham News

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British Airways commits to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo jets, plus 12-year EngineWise support British Airways has selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF—specifically the PW1100G—for up to 63 Airbus A320neo aircraft, reflecting a shift from IAG’s earlier preference for the Leap-1A. The airline also signed a 12-year EngineWise maintenance agreement tied to the new engine fitment.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

British Airways commits to Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo jets, plus 12-year EngineWise support

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Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines plans to purchase more Airbus A321s, signaling renewed growth or fleet replacement activity for its narrowbody operation. The acquisition underscores continued demand for Airbus’s A321 family among regional operators seeking commonality and network flexibility.

2026-07-19T22:53:07.410952-07:00

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt Farnborough International Airshow 2026 opened with major early announcements, including Pratt & Whitney and British Airways securing the first deals of the day. Saudi start-up Riyadh Air also confirmed expanded widebody commitments, adding 34 Airbus and Boeing aircraft to future fleet plans as it ramps scheduled service. The show lineup further spotlighted electric and unmanned aviation, with Beta Technologies’ all-electric Alia CX300 in display and prominent eVTOL/drones presence.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 opens with early engine and airline deals—and a heavier eVTOL/drones tilt

FlightGlobal

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Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity Airbus says it will migrate a batch of improvements—specifically the A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap technology—onto the A321neo. The plan also uses the A321neo production line as a proving ground for production maturity on selected changes.

2026-07-19T11:06:16.789010-07:00

Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity

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Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership Q-CTRL is positioning its quantum navigation technology for “multiple markets” after Airbus and Lockheed Martin agreed to partner on deploying an AI-enabled solution. The collaboration signals renewed interest in navigation approaches that can be operationalized across aerospace defense and commercial applications.

2026-07-19T05:20:41.872399-07:00

Q-CTRL targets broader adoption for its quantum navigation system via Airbus and Lockheed Martin partnership

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American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus) American Airlines’ CEO set out priorities aimed at closing a more than $3 billion profit gap, including steps to improve operational reliability and investment in premium seats and lounges. The strategy also includes evaluating Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body aircraft order to support the carrier’s long-haul product and network goals.

2026-07-19T05:19:12.750523-07:00

American Airlines CEO charts path to close $3B+ profit gap via reliability upgrades and new wide-body plan (Boeing or Airbus)