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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

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NAHEMA orders two-year NH90 Block 2 architecture study with NHIndustries consortium

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

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EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage for Airbus A320neo family, enabling later-2025 service entry

2026-04-17T04:07:25.270251-07:00

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

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FCAS mediation fails: Airbus and Dassault stalemate threatens collapse of Europe’s next-generation fighter A mediation effort to resolve Airbus–Dassault differences within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) has failed, according to Handelsblatt. The setback intensifies political and industrial pressure in Berlin and renews uncertainty over whether the Franco-German-led program can be salvaged.

2026-04-20T05:29:48.136301-07:00

FCAS mediation fails: Airbus and Dassault stalemate threatens collapse of Europe’s next-generation fighter

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to expand Airbus A320 training capacity. The move increases the airline’s ability to support A320 operations through greater simulator availability for pilot instruction and recurring training.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

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NAHEMA orders two-year NH90 Block 2 architecture study with NHIndustries consortium NATO helicopter agency NAHEMA has contracted NHIndustries to begin a two-year architecture study for the NH90’s next upgrade stage, advancing “Block 2” evolution. The work follows NAHEMA’s finalized contract process with the consortium behind the NH90—NH Industries (Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace).

2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00

NAHEMA orders two-year NH90 Block 2 architecture study with NHIndustries consortium

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Shohin Airlines nears final deal with Airbus for four A320neo-family jets (2×A320neo, 2×A321neo) Shohin Airlines is in final-stage talks with Airbus over a purchase of four A320neo-family aircraft—two A320neo and two A321neo—building on an earlier intent announcement. A concurrent report notes a separate meeting between Shohin Airlines and Airbus focused on outstanding operational issues as the transaction moves toward resolution.

2026-04-17T15:16:12.456393-07:00

Shohin Airlines nears final deal with Airbus for four A320neo-family jets (2×A320neo, 2×A321neo)

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Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays A new data visualization tracks how Boeing and Airbus operationalize “building” vs “delivery,” showing Boeing’s first-flights occurring on weekends and Airbus not matching that pattern. Both OEMs, however, deliver aircraft on Fridays—revealing distinct rhythms behind production and delivery events.

2026-04-17T10:05:07.733354-07:00

Boeing shifts first-flight activity to weekends while Airbus holds out; deliveries cluster on Fridays

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Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers Boeing and Airbus are working together to create an industry standard for tactile placards designed to help blind and low-vision passengers navigate key elements of the onboard experience. The effort targets consistent wayfinding cues across aircraft types and cabin layouts.

2026-04-17T04:23:16.696881-07:00

Boeing and Airbus team to develop industry-standard tactile placards for blind and low-vision passengers

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EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage for Airbus A320neo family, enabling later-2025 service entry RTX/Pratt & Whitney says Europe’s aviation regulator (EASA) has approved the GTF Advantage-powered A320neo configuration, following earlier U.S. approval. The certification clears the path for installation and service entry later this year for the Airbus A320neo family aircraft equipped with the PW1100G turbofan.

2026-04-17T04:07:25.270251-07:00

EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage for Airbus A320neo family, enabling later-2025 service entry

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

NAHEMA orders two-year NH90 Block 2 architecture study with NHIndustries consortium

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator for Airbus A320 pilot training at Astana

EASA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage for Airbus A320neo family, enabling later-2025 service entry

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