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A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

The Airbus A220 has quietly emerged as the company's delivery standout in 2026, driving a notable share of handovers and helping offset A320-family production pressures. Strong A220 shipments are also reinforcing Pratt & Whitney's GTF market position after a year marked by groundings, operational constraints and settlements.

2026-02-25T11:11:12.763307-08:00

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China to order up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor Friedrich Merz says

2026-02-25T07:06:23.116115-08:00

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Etihad to deploy A380 on Abu Dhabi–Bangkok from 25 Oct 2026, introducing The Residence

2026-02-24T21:57:36.319019-08:00

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Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

2026-02-25T02:36:17.782733-08:00

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CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada Vertical's latest features provide pilots with skills to reduce controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) and report Airbus's view that the H175 has growing market potential in Canada. The coverage links safety-focused training with manufacturer market moves as the H175 eyes Canadian civil and public-service roles.

2026-02-25T17:41:01.555519-08:00

CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada

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A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position The Airbus A220 has quietly emerged as the company's delivery standout in 2026, driving a notable share of handovers and helping offset A320-family production pressures. Strong A220 shipments are also reinforcing Pratt & Whitney's GTF market position after a year marked by groundings, operational constraints and settlements.

2026-02-25T11:11:12.763307-08:00

A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

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China to order up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor Friedrich Merz says During his inaugural visit to Beijing, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said China plans to order up to 120 additional aircraft from Airbus following talks with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The announcement underscores a potential material boost for the European planemaker and closer economic ties.

2026-02-25T07:06:23.116115-08:00

China to order up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor Friedrich Merz says

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Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet Air France‑KLM is evaluating the Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 as potential replacements for its Boeing 777‑300ER fleet. The assessment will shape the group’s next‑generation widebody plan and inform future delivery timing, capacity and OEM commitments.

2026-02-25T02:36:17.782733-08:00

Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

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Uganda Airlines grounds both A330-800s, suspends London and Mumbai services Uganda Airlines grounded both Airbus A330‑800s for unscheduled maintenance, suspending London and Mumbai routes and seeking short‑term ACMI wet‑lease cover. The carrier’s long‑haul capability is offline; its fleet otherwise consists of one leased A320 and just three to four regional aircraft.

2026-02-25T02:11:35.657288-08:00

Uganda Airlines grounds both A330-800s, suspends London and Mumbai services

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Etihad to deploy A380 on Abu Dhabi–Bangkok from 25 Oct 2026, introducing The Residence Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi–Bangkok (EY402/403) from 25 October 2026, replacing the 777‑300ER and adding The Residence three‑room suite to boost winter peak capacity. The deployment follows a wider reallocation of A380 flying after the type was withdrawn from six other international routes.

2026-02-24T21:57:36.319019-08:00

Etihad to deploy A380 on Abu Dhabi–Bangkok from 25 Oct 2026, introducing The Residence

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United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs United Airlines has ordered 50 Airbus A321XLRs to replace its Boeing 757 fleet. The 50‑aircraft purchase marks a shift toward ultra‑long‑range narrowbodies for routes served by 757s and will influence United's long‑term fleet planning, route economics and capacity on thin long‑haul markets.

2026-02-24T19:33:21.950927-08:00

United to replace Boeing 757s with 50 Airbus A321XLRs

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Air France trims A318 fleet with sale of seven aircraft to FTAI Aviation Air France has completed the sale of seven Airbus A318s to U.S. buyer FTAI Aviation, disposing of jets withdrawn from service (the type began leaving the fleet in November) and accelerating the commercial phase-out of the A318, the smallest member of the A320 family.

2026-02-24T02:06:18.522646-08:00

Air France trims A318 fleet with sale of seven aircraft to FTAI Aviation

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A220 Emerges as Airbus Standout in 2026, Boosting Pratt & Whitney's GTF Position

China to order up to 120 Airbus aircraft, German chancellor Friedrich Merz says

Etihad to deploy A380 on Abu Dhabi–Bangkok from 25 Oct 2026, introducing The Residence

Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

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