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Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo

Local media, citing industry and airline sources, say Airbus has revised a long-term proposal for Biman Bangladesh Airlines following the carrier’s recent Boeing order. The updated offer reportedly includes Airbus A350 long-haul and A321neo narrowbody aircraft as Biman evaluates its next fleet step.

2026-05-18T07:43:55.482072-07:00

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India completes first locally assembled Airbus C295 at Tata-Airbus; aircraft heads to flight-testing for IAF tactical airlift

2026-05-18T01:54:15.829281-07:00

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

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Pan Am targets 2027 entry with Airbus A320neos; explores Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 expansion options US startup Pan Am is aiming for a 2027 debut plan centered on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, while considering additional fleet routes with Airbus A220s and Embraer E2s. The concept points to a staged fleet strategy spanning narrowbody and smaller narrowbody/upper-regional segments.

2026-05-18T11:08:56.479988-07:00

Pan Am targets 2027 entry with Airbus A320neos; explores Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 expansion options

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Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo Local media, citing industry and airline sources, say Airbus has revised a long-term proposal for Biman Bangladesh Airlines following the carrier’s recent Boeing order. The updated offer reportedly includes Airbus A350 long-haul and A321neo narrowbody aircraft as Biman evaluates its next fleet step.

2026-05-18T07:43:55.482072-07:00

Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo

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India completes first locally assembled Airbus C295 at Tata-Airbus; aircraft heads to flight-testing for IAF tactical airlift Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems have finished assembly of the first Airbus Defence & Space C295 produced domestically at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara. The aircraft is now preparing for flight tests before delivery to the Indian Air Force, advancing India’s tactical airlift upgrade and local manufacturing push.

2026-05-18T01:54:15.829281-07:00

India completes first locally assembled Airbus C295 at Tata-Airbus; aircraft heads to flight-testing for IAF tactical airlift

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

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Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300 preparing to depart for Frankfurt (flight OU412) veered left and exited the runway during an aborted take-off at Split Airport, Croatia. Reporting indicates the aircraft struck ground signage as it went onto grass, involving 132 passengers onboard.

2026-05-16T09:41:39.659656-07:00

Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

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Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus UK start-up carrier Global Airlines has replaced a senior director following “twin departures,” while keeping its Airbus A380 “quadjet” in storage in France. The leadership tweak comes amid a continued operational pause that has lasted since May last year, indicating the A380 launch remains deferred.

2026-05-15T09:40:51.801483-07:00

Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus

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Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy Avincis has added a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter to expand its rapid-response air rescue capability in challenging regions of Italy. The aircraft is intended to support fast deployment for emergency missions across difficult operating areas, reinforcing Avincis’ rotorcraft-based response footprint.

2026-05-15T05:53:21.273972-07:00

Avincis brings an Airbus H145 D3 into service for rapid-response air rescue in Italy

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LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries Polish carrier LOT has started withdrawing Embraer E175 jets from service, with two aircraft left service in 2025 and ferried into storage between March and April, per Aviation Week. The E175 drawdown supports the airline’s transition toward the Airbus A220 fleet ahead of upcoming deliveries.

2026-05-15T04:24:59.529213-07:00

LOT begins retiring Embraer E175s as it pivots to Airbus A220 deliveries

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Reports: Airbus revises bid for Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Boeing order, pitching A350 and A321neo

India completes first locally assembled Airbus C295 at Tata-Airbus; aircraft heads to flight-testing for IAF tactical airlift

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborts take-off after runway excursion at Split; crew rejects departure for OU412 to Frankfurt

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