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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co Airbus is starting flight-testing of the A350 for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting ambitious nonstop Sydney–London service. The plan includes novel single-bound routing concepts over new tracks (“kangaroo routes”) and a cabin showcase aligned to the long-haul mission profile.

2026-07-03T03:15:50.499263-07:00

Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

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Canada’s CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT enters flight-test with maiden flight; upgraded CH-149 Cormorant completes first flight Airbus Defence and Space reports Canada’s first CC-330 Husky A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has completed its maiden flight in Spain, moving the RCAF tanker program into flight testing ahead of planned 2027 entry into service. Separately, an upgraded CH-149 Cormorant helicopter has performed its first flight, signaling continued Canadian military airlift and tanker recapitalization.

2026-07-02T23:17:00.796313-07:00

Canada’s CC-330 Husky A330 MRTT enters flight-test with maiden flight; upgraded CH-149 Cormorant completes first flight

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Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet Embraer delivered 20 commercial aircraft in Q2 and 65 aircraft total, its strongest second-quarter performance in 16 years, while doubling commercial aviation deliveries versus the start of the year and keeping full-year delivery targets. Airbus, meanwhile, delivered about 350 jets in the first half as it ramped up output but continued to face supply chain challenges.

2026-07-02T14:30:07.480315-07:00

Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet

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Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries International aircraft lessor Avolon has secured parent-level approval (Bohai Leasing) to acquire 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier Airlines’ order book. The agreement signed June 30 covers delivery slots from November 2026 through June 2027, expanding Avolon’s leasing portfolio and orderbook.

2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

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Airbus Delivered 350 Planes in First Half Amid Supply Chain Woes

2026-07-02T09:29:29.691779-07:00

Airbus Delivered 350 Planes in

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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

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Croatia Airlines targets end-2027 completion of A220-family fleet transition, with profit expected in 2028 amid Airbus capacity Croatia Airlines’ CEO Jasmin Bajic says the carrier expects to complete its fleet-wide transition to the A220 family by year-end 2027, but acknowledges it will need “a realistic dose of flexibility” given Airbus production capacity and broader supply-chain pressures. The airline also points to profit in 2028.

2026-07-02T06:31:56.440535-07:00

Croatia Airlines targets end-2027 completion of A220-family fleet transition, with profit expected in 2028 amid Airbus capacity

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West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support BOAD is reported to back Côte d’Ivoire’s national carrier with a loan of more than 50 billion CFA francs (~€76 million) for the purchase of four Airbus A319. Separately, Cameroon’s Camair-Co narrowed its 2025 net loss to $8 million after receiving $12 million in government operating subsidies, while remaining unprofitable.

2026-07-02T05:51:53.695532-07:00

West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

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Qantas begins flight-testing its Airbus A350 for Project Sunrise: new Sydney–London “kangaroo-route” track planning and cabin co

Embraer and Airbus delivery momentum: Embraer posts best Q2 in 16 years as it holds full-year guidance; Airbus delivers ~350 jet

Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

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