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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

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Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5

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2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

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2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

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Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue The Royal Canadian Air Force is rolling out new Airbus twin-turboprop transports to replace legacy search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft. The service is also continuing to expand its use of the Airbus Defence & Space C295, reflecting a broader modernization of Canada’s SAR airlift capability.

2026-07-13T09:59:06.579635-07:00

Canada expands Royal Canadian Air Force use of Airbus C295 for search and rescue

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Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28 Air Europa has begun a new strategic plan that includes bringing the Airbus A350 into service by YE28. The move signals a near-term fleet modernization commitment within the carrier’s broader network and capacity planning framework.

2026-07-13T05:13:55.183016-07:00

Air Europa launches new strategic plan targeting A350 deliveries by YE28

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

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Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) has started cargo precinct trial operations, with Qantas Freight’s A321F (VH-XF5) arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith as flight QF7301. Trial flights began July 13, 2026, as the new airport progresses toward opening for commercial services.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch

Air Data News

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Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress, Riyadh Air is in talks to secure additional widebody aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing after its long-awaited start to operations. At Farnborough, Boeing is returning with a more confident stance after 2024’s Alaska 737 fallout, while highlighting a 777X cabin section, its Cascade sustainability model, and defense offerings—MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s European debut and MQ-25A Stingray resuming testing with a second flight.

2026-07-13T03:13:46.205743-07:00

Riyadh Air and Boeing/Airbus widebody talks meet Farnborough defense push: MQ-28 Ghost Bat debut, MQ-25A Stingray test progress,

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Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5 The UK MoD has awarded GBP 3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost drone interceptors under LCADE, while CACI’s SkyValor C-UAS is set for deployment at the US southern border. On the battlefield, Russia is reportedly using A-50U AWACS and Su-57 fighters to hunt Ukrainian kamikaze drones amid pressure on ground air defenses.

2026-07-13T01:58:52.441116-07:00

Drone-hunting and counter-UAS scale-up: UK-backed low-cost interceptors, SkyValor at US southern border, and Russia’s A-50U/Su-5

Air Data News

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Philippine Airlines poised to split widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10s and 9 Airbus A350-1000s ahead of Farnborough 2026 Philippine Airlines is expected to place a split widebody order for 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and nine Airbus A350-1000s, citing industry sources. The carrier’s first Boeing purchase in nearly two decades is expected to be disclosed at the Farnborough Airshow 2026.

2026-07-12T04:48:04.822262-07:00

Philippine Airlines poised to split widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10s and 9 Airbus A350-1000s ahead of Farnborough 2026

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Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system Airbus and MTU Aero Engines will form a joint venture focused on developing and commercializing a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The JV is planned to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources, following an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025.

2026-07-11T10:44:31.774604-07:00

Airbus and MTU create a JV to develop and commercialize an electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system